Carpenters – All Levels

Coast Essential Construction; Canada; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Paid sick days

Company truck and gas card

Stable workload

Job summary

Coast Essential Construction in Canada is seeking Carpenters at all levels to join our boutique, high-end residential builder. You will perform residential framing, formwork, and architectural detailing with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, communicate well, and take pride in their workmanship. The role offers a stable workload, competitive hourly wages ($30–$45/hour) based on experience, and extended health benefits.

Qualifications

• Carpentry experience appropriate to your level.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Professional attitude and clear communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Residential framing, formwork, and structural carpentry
• High-end finish carpentry and architectural detailing
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and details
• Coordinating with site supervision, consultants, and trades
• Maintaining clean, safe, and professional job sites
• Following company quality standards, schedules, and safety procedures
• Clear, professional communication with team members and leadership

Skills

Carpentry experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Teamwork

Job description

Locations: Whistler, Squamish, North Shore

Employment Type:Full Time

About Coast Essential Construction

Coast Essential Construction is a high-end custom home builder specializing in architecturally complex, detail-driven, and high-performance residential construction.

Our clients expect excellence. To meet that standard, we deliberately limit our project load, maintain well-organized job sites, and invest in the long-term development of our team.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking Carpenters at all levels, from motivated apprentices to experienced lead carpenters. Ideal candidates are professional, detail-oriented, communicate well, and take pride in their work. This is a client-facing environment where quality, cleanliness, and accountability matter.

• Residential framing, formwork, and structural carpentry
• High-end finish carpentry and architectural detailing
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and details
• Coordinating with site supervision, consultants, and trades
• Maintaining clean, safe, and professional job sites
• Following company quality standards, schedules, and safety
  procedures
• Clear, professional communication with team members and leadership

Senior and Lead Carpenters may also:

• Mentor apprentices and junior carpenters
• Assist with sequencing, planning, and quality control
• Take responsibility for specific scopes or areas of work
• Apprenticeship sponsorship and registration support
• Red Seal certification encouragement and support
• Ongoing skills development and exposure to complex builds
• Clear growth pathways toward:
  – Lead Carpenter
  – Site Foreman
  – Site Supervisor
  – Project Management (PM)

Advancement is encouraged for individuals who demonstrate leadership, strong communication, technical skill, and ownership of their work.

Requirements

• Carpentry experience appropriate to your level
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Professional attitude and clear communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Wages: $30–$45/hour (based on experience and performance) and pride in workmanship
• Extended health benefits
• Paid sick days independently and as part of a team
• Company truck and gas card available for the right individual
• stable workload with realistic schedules
• Supportive environment focused on quality, not volume

Why Work With Us

• Boutique builder with a focused, high-quality project load
• Challenging and rewarding luxury residential work
• Clear expectations, organized sites, and strong leadership
• Real opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• A team culture built on respect, accountability, and craftsmanship