carpenter supervisor

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a qualified supervisor for construction projects. Responsibilities include supervising workers, co-ordinating activities, and ensuring safety regulations. The ideal candidate must have certification as a carpenter and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This position requires on-site work with no remote options, and the candidate must possess their own safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years or more of experience.
• Holding a Carpenter Trade Certification and Red Seal Certificate is required.
• Must be able to complete a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to improve productivity.
• Supervise workers and projects.
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Accurate

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Safety vest

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Construction
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Supervision

• Carpenters
• 5-10 people
• Trades helpers
• Labourers
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Working at heights training

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player