journeyman/woman carpenter

Evergreen Homes and Construction; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential and commercial construction company in Whitehorse, Yukon seeks an experienced carpenter to prepare layouts, build structures, and lead teams on-site. Candidates should hold a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, Carpenter Trade Certification, and a First Aid Certificate, with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. This role requires physical capability and offers additional benefits.

Benefits

Additional benefits available

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in construction.
• Ability to work on-site as remote work is not an option.
• Physical capability for bending, kneeling, and handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts in compliance with building codes using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials.
• Build foundations, install beams, and erect walls and roofs.
• Fit and install windows, doors, and stairs.
• Schedule and coordinate work on sites.
• Instruct apprentices and supervise workers.

Skills

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Accuracy

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Carpenter Trade Certification

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
  
  

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
  
  

Supervision

• 3-4 people
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits