Apprentice Carpenter
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are currently seeking an Apprentice Carpenter with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to assist in the construction of commercial and residential projects in the Saskatoon region.
As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative solutions to ensure the successful construction of our commercial and residential properties.
What’s in it for you!
We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:
Summary
Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Carpenter selected will be responsible for the completion of carpentry work and quality management, ensuring the compliance with local building code and company safety policy. The Carpenter is also responsible for general site maintenance and clean-up as needed.
Responsibilities
We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the traditional territories of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Tsuut’ina, Îyârhe Nakoda, Nehiyaw, Dëne Siné, Dane-zaa, Nakota Sioux. These lands are subject to Treaties 4,6,7,8, and 10, and have long served as meeting grounds, travel routes, and gathering places for many diverse First Nations including the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, as well as Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize all these Nations and communities, whose rich histories, languages, cultures, and traditions continue to thrive and are key to the enrichment of all our communities.
As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative solutions to ensure the successful construction of our commercial and residential properties.
What’s in it for you!
We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:
- Competitive Wages
- Extended Health and dental coverage
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP/TFSA matching
- Life insurance
- Paid Training and development opportunities
- Discretionary bonus
- And more.
Summary
Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Carpenter selected will be responsible for the completion of carpentry work and quality management, ensuring the compliance with local building code and company safety policy. The Carpenter is also responsible for general site maintenance and clean-up as needed.
Responsibilities
- Adherence to building code and corporate safety requirements on all sites
- Carpentry work that falls outside of the scope of work of subtrades
- Oversight of subtrade work
- Perform touch ups and repairs on subtrade deficiencies
- Perform frame checks and mechanical checks
- Finish carpentry work
- Quality management inspections and reporting
- Report issues as they arise to the superintendent
- Proficient knowledge and use of power tools such as air nailers, skill saw, screw gun
- Mentor novice workers
- Other tasks as required by the site foreman / site superintendent
- Experience in residential framing
- Enrollment in Carpentry apprenticeship program as a 3rd or 4th year or completion of Journeyman Carpentry
- Experience in finish carpentry is an asset
- Equipment operation experience is an asset (zoom boom / skid steer)
- Knowledge of building code and safety code requirements
- Be organized, interpersonal and strong communicator with the ability to build excellent relationships with subtrades and workers on site
- Candidate must have excellent time management skills, have the ability to prioritize work and be results driven
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong understanding of quality standards
- Highly organized, results-oriented and able to work in a multi-functional team environment
- Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the traditional territories of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Tsuut’ina, Îyârhe Nakoda, Nehiyaw, Dëne Siné, Dane-zaa, Nakota Sioux. These lands are subject to Treaties 4,6,7,8, and 10, and have long served as meeting grounds, travel routes, and gathering places for many diverse First Nations including the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, as well as Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize all these Nations and communities, whose rich histories, languages, cultures, and traditions continue to thrive and are key to the enrichment of all our communities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Apprentice Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry work, managing quality, and ensuring compliance with building and safety codes on commercial and residential sites. They also oversee subtrade work, perform site maintenance, and mentor novice workers under the direction of the site superintendent.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in residential framing and be enrolled in or have completed a carpentry apprenticeship program. A valid driver's license, own vehicle, and strong knowledge of building codes and safety standards are required.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Residential framing
- Finish carpentry
- Building code compliance
- Safety code requirements
- Power tools
- Quality management
- Subtrade oversight
- Time management
- Communication
- Equipment operation
- Mentoring
- Site maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Healthcare and lifestyle spending account
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP/TFSA matching
- Life insurance
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Discretionary bonus
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- Construction
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Construction
- Residential framing
- Finish carpentry
- Building code
- Safety code
- Power tools
- Air nailers
- Skill saw
- Screw gun
- Zoom boom
- Skid steer
- Quality management
- Subtrades
- Site maintenance
- Mentoring
- Time management
- Commercial construction
- Residential construction
- Carpentry apprenticeship