Carpenter Helper
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
On-site
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Workplace
- On-site
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Lower Mainland, BC | On-Call / Project-Based | Potential for Full-Time
M3 Staffing is a construction-focused staffing agency supplying skilled, job-ready tradespeople to active construction sites across the Lower Mainland. We work with established contractors who expect experienced, dependable carpenters, while also supporting apprentices looking to continue developing their trade.
We are currently seeking Journeyperson and Experienced Carpenters, with select opportunities available for apprentices depending on project requirements.
Scope of Work (Experience-Dependent):
Work assignments are based on your background and may include:
- Concrete formwork (foundations, walls, slabs)
- Wood framing (residential & commercial)
- Finishing carpentry (doors, trim, hardware, punch lists)
- Deficiency & warranty work
- Metal stud framing and related layout
- General carpentry and site coordination
Higher-level carpenters will be placed on projects requiring minimal supervision.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Journeyperson or experienced carpenters who can work independently
- Carpenters comfortable moving between different job sites and scopes
- Strong understanding of construction safety and site expectations
- Apprentice carpenters with hands-on site experience and a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply
Requirements:
- Previous carpentry experience (experience level will determine placement)
- Ability to read basic drawings or follow layout (for senior roles)
- Own hand tools appropriate to your trade level
- Steel-toe boots and standard PPE
- Reliable transportation (projects across the Lower Mainland)
- CSTS / WHMIS (preferred)
Work Structure:
- Mostly on-call and project-based
- Opportunities for ongoing or full-time work for reliable, high-performing carpenters
- Sites vary throughout the Lower Mainland (Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, North Shore, Chilliwack & Abbotsford)
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly wages based on experience and scope
- Access to multiple contractors and job types
- Consistent opportunities for dependable carpenters
- Clear communication and support from M3 Staffing
👉 Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/m3staffing/webapp
More about this job
Responsibilities
The carpenter helper will work on concrete formwork, wood and metal stud framing, finishing carpentry and deficiency work on active construction sites. Assignments vary by experience and move between contractors and job sites across the region.
Requirements
Candidates need previous carpentry experience, the ability to follow layout and read basic drawings for senior roles, their own hand tools, steel-toe boots, standard PPE and reliable transportation. CSTS and WHMIS are preferred.
Skills
- Concrete formwork
- Wood framing
- Metal stud framing
- Finishing carpentry
- Trim and door installation
- Hardware installation
- Punch list completion
- Deficiency and warranty work
- Layout
- Blueprint reading
- Hand tools
- Site safety
- Construction safety
- Working independently
- Site coordination
- CSTS
- WHMIS
Benefits
- Access to multiple contractors and job types
- Consistent opportunities for dependable carpenters
- Ongoing or full-time work opportunities
Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Human Resources
Keywords
- carpenter helper
- carpenter
- journeyperson carpenter
- apprentice carpenter
- concrete formwork
- wood framing
- metal stud framing
- finishing carpentry
- construction
- on-call
- per diem
- Lower Mainland
- CSTS
- WHMIS
- construction staffing
Licences and certifications
- CSTS
- WHMIS
Tools
- Hand tools