Lead Hand Carpenter - Commercial Service

Paramount Services Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits package

RRSP program

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Paramount Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead Hand Carpenter – Commercial Service to lead onsite carpentry, reviews, and installations on commercial projects. You will supervise other carpenters, troubleshoot on site, and coordinate with customers to ensure quality and safety.

Strong communication and independence are essential. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of carpentry, lead experience, and the ability to read drawings, plan tasks, and manage materials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years carpentry experience, with strong commercial background.
• Previous Lead Hand or field leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work orders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving in field settings.
• Excellent communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on commercial carpentry, repairs, maintenance, and installation.
• Lead carpenters, apprentices, and helpers on jobs.
• Review work orders, drawings, and job requirements.
• Plan daily work and determine task sequence.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment for jobs.
• Install/repair doors, frames, hardware, and related systems.
• Oversee framing, drywall, ceilings, millwork, and finishing work.
• Mentor less-experienced team members and ensure safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized site; complete documentation.

Skills

Carpentry

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Education

Red Seal Carpenter certification (asset)

Job description

Lead Hand Carpenter – Commercial Service

Company Vehicle | Competitive Wages | Benefits | RRSP

We are looking for an experienced Lead Hand Carpenter – Commercial Service to join our team. This is a hands‑on position for a skilled carpenter who can take ownership of commercial service jobs, lead work in the field, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial carpenter who is comfortable working independently, leading other team members when required, troubleshooting on site, and communicating professionally with customers.

What You’ll Do

• Perform hands‑on commercial carpentry, repair, maintenance, and installation work.
• Lead and coordinate carpenters, apprentices, and helpers on assigned jobs.
• Review work orders, drawings, specifications, and job requirements.
• Plan daily work and determine the appropriate sequence of tasks.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment required to complete jobs.
• Install and repair commercial doors, frames, and hardware.
• Perform cabinetry, millwork, and finishing carpentry.
• Complete framing, drywall, and finishing repairs.
• Install and repair suspended ceilings and ceiling tile.
• Perform general commercial building repairs and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot site conditions and resolve problems in the field.
• Coordinate with customers, site representatives, other trades, and the Service Manager.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure work meets company and customer standards.
• Identify deficiencies, additional work, or changes in scope and communicate them to management.
• Mentor and provide direction to less‑experienced team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work site.
• Complete required service documentation accurately and on time.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of carpentry experience, with strong commercial experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Lead Hand, senior carpenter, or in a similar field leadership role.
• Strong experience with commercial service, repair, and maintenance work.
• Experience with commercial doors, frames, and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of framing, drywall, ceilings, cabinetry, millwork, and general building repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to organize work and provide direction to other team members.
• Comfortable working independently and making appropriate decisions in the field.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Red Seal Carpenter certification is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• RRSP program.
• Company‑provided uniforms.
• Steady, year‑round commercial service work.
• Variety of projects and customer sites.
• Opportunity to take ownership of jobs and lead work in the field.
• Supportive team environment.

The Right Fit

This position is ideal for an experienced carpenter who enjoys being hands‑on but is ready to take the lead on commercial service jobs. You should be comfortable walking onto a customer site, assessing what needs to be done, organizing the work, leading others when required, and seeing the job through to completion.

If you’re a skilled commercial carpenter who takes pride in quality workmanship, problem‑solving, and getting the job done right, we’d like to hear from you.