carpenter

Job Bank; Surrey; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Bank in Canada is seeking a skilled carpenter for permanent, full-time work across construction sites in Surrey and surrounding areas. You will read blueprints, lay out work, measure and cut materials to build foundations, walls and roof systems.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience and a secondary school diploma, with physical, on-site duties at multiple locations. This position is not remote and follows standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 1–2 years of experience in carpentry or construction.
• Ability to work on-site at multiple locations and in physically demanding conditions.

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 such as wood and steel.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction safety

Measurement

Woodworking

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Measuring tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

Job details

• Location Surrey , BC V3W 0Y3
• Salary 38.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3690585

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

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
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident 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.

Advertised until

2026-10-20

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.