Journeyman Carpenter

Unitech Construction Management Ltd.; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking a Full-time Journeyman Carpenter in West Kelowna, BC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in carpentry and knowledge of federal and provincial building codes. Responsibilities include providing carpentry skills, ensuring workplace safety, and supervising personnel. A competitive compensation package is offered, including health benefits and tuition reimbursement. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals for this position.

Benefits

Extended health, dental and vision benefits

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

100% tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Company events

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the qualities of various woods and their uses.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Experience working in outdoor conditions year-round.

Responsibilities

• Provide carpentry skills to build projects efficiently.
• Ensure safety on site per health and safety program.
• Plan, organize and supervise assigned personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal/Provincial building codes

Extensive experience in formwork, framing, and finishing carpentry

Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment in carpentry

Effective supervisory principles and practices

First Aid knowledge

Education

Completion of a Journeyman Carpentry Program

Job description

We are looking for a Full-time Journeyman Carpenter for a project in West Kelowna, BC.

WHY UNITECH

Unitech Construction Management is committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment for our employees. We have been in the construction industry for 35 years and are experiencing extensive growth. We are looking for hardworking, committed individuals who add value to our clients’ projects. We are passionate about collaboration on our projects and welcome anyone to our team who has the same goal of doing a good job, having a little fun, and making a little money, which are values we incorporate into every part of our projects and our business. Whether you are new to the construction industry or experienced, Unitech believes in investing in our people.

Competitive Compensation Package

• $30 - $38 per hour, wage will be commensurate with experience
• Extended health, dental and vision benefits through a flexible health spending account
• Short-term and Long-term disability and life insurance
• 100% tuition reimbursement through our Skills and Development program
• Wellness programs
• Company events

Job Summary

As a Journeyman Carpenter for Unitech you will be a resourceful, intelligent, confident and dedicated professional who is committed to building our clients’ projects to the highest quality. You will bring well rounded and extensive experience in all facets of Carpentry (formwork, framing, and finishing). You will be a fair, fun and firm team player who brings value to our clients all day every day. The main and most important function of your position is providing your carpentry skills on site to produce the highest quality building in the most efficient, effective and safest way possible, increasing the value Unitech provides for our clients.

As a Journeyman Carpenter, duties included are the following but not limited to:

• Provide your carpentry skills to build our clients’ projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure everyone, including you, is working safely on site and adhering to Unitech’s health and safety program and Work Safe standards and inform your direct supervisor of any discrepancies or violations.
• Ensure your work is of the highest quality standards.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of any assigned personnel.
• Lift and/or carry building supplies and tools.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders per WorkSafe BC standards.
• Work outdoors year-round.
• Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and crawl as needed to perform work activities.
• Work on-call after completion of regular assigned work hours.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings and shoot elevations and grades.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and maintain them in proper operating condition.
• Perform mathematical calculations to estimate materials required and determine appropriate building measurements.
• Layout of foundation, building lines and anchor bolts.
• Perform all work related to rough carpentry and finish carpentry.
• Hanging wood doors and hollow metal doors and installing hardware, millwork trim and cabinets.
• Assist and guide others to improve their skills and complete tasks in an expedient manner.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial building codes.
• Well-rounded and extensive experience in all facets of formwork, framing and finishing carpentry.
• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and practices used in the carpentry trade.
• Extensive knowledge of the qualities of various woods and their adaptability and uses.
• Knowledge of the proper application of wood and metal studs in framework.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Completion of a Journeyman Carpentry Program with related experience, although equivalencies will be considered.
• Knowledge of First Aid is an asset.

To Apply

Send us a copy of your most recent resume and our HR department will review your qualifications.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.