Site Carpenter

StructureCraft; Smiths Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Smiths Falls, Ontario, seeks an experienced Site Carpenter for a temporary full-time position. The role involves carpentry tasks, safety compliance, and teamwork on a timber foot bridge project. Candidates are preferred with Journeyman Carpentry certification and at least 3 years of construction experience. Join us in delivering high-quality structures safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience with framing, formwork and finishing is an asset.
• Experience in building erection with mobile cranes and tower cranes.
• Minimum of 3 years construction-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety requirements and perform all carpentry tasks.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Assist with general construction activities as needed.

Skills

Framing

Formwork

Finishing

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Carpentry certification

Tools

Forklifts

Manlifts

Job description

StructureCraft Builders is an industry leader in the design, fabrication and installation of timber and hybrid‑timber structures primarily for the commercial and institutional sectors. We have been engineering and building efficient signature structures for architects, owners and general contractors in North America and Asia for 20 years. We are an exciting, growing company that thrives on challenge and innovation. Please visit our website www.structurecraft.com for a look to see who we are and what we do as heavy timber experts.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Carpenter to support the erection of a timber foot bridge replacement project located in Smith Falls, Ontario. This position will report to the StructureCraft Builders Site Superintendent, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator to deliver high quality wood structures safely, on time and on budget.

This is a full‑time, temporary position tied to the project, with an expected duration from approximately September 2, 2025 to November 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully comply with StructureCraft, OH&S and Contractor safety requirements.
• Perform all on‑site carpentry tasks, such as mass timber work, light wood framing, back‑framing, and layout.
• Perform concrete formwork tasks in preparation for concrete pours.
• Perform pre‑assembly work involving different materials such as timber, steel, fasteners, etc.
• Perform rigging and hoisting tasks with site crew.
• Use carpentry and general construction hand tools, power tools, nail guns, portable saws, etc.
• Use personal protective equipment including fall protection equipment (after training and certification), hard hats, high‑vis vests, safety footwear, glasses, etc.
• May be required to operate forklifts and manlifts (after training and certification).
• Participate in all safety requirements on projects and take part in daily job hazard assessments and weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Assist the team with any general construction activities as needed, including clean up and demolition, receiving material, offloading, staging, site finishing and deficiency correction.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with framing, formwork and finishing is an asset.
• Experience in the erection of buildings while performing the work with assistance of mobile cranes and tower cranes.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi‑tasking skills.
• Demonstrate a positive work attitude and ability to work in teams.

Preferred Candidate will have

• Journeyman Carpentry certification.
• Fall arrest and aerial lift certifications.
• Minimum of 3 years construction related experience.