Form carpenter

Glenform Building Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenform Building Limited in Vancouver, BC is seeking carpenters to join our on-site construction teams. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, and assemble wood and metal components at various job sites across the metro area.

This full-time role demands physical work, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a reliable, team-oriented mindset. Wage starts at $38.50–$42.00 per hour, with 40 hours per week and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in carpentry or construction.
• Must read blueprints and follow building codes.
• Ability to measure, cut, assemble materials.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring & layout

Hand tools

Woodworking machinery

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

Work location

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

Work setting

Construction

Various locations

At heights

Confined spaces

Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Parts specialization

Carpentry/woodworking machinery

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Who can apply for this job?

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent residence of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

$38.50 to 42.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week

Full time

Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible