Lead Flooring Installer (Hardwood Installation & Refinishing)
Tantalus Floors
Whistler, BC | Full-Time | $35-$45/hour
About Tantalus Floors
Tantalus Floors provides hardwood flooring installation, refinishing, repairs, custom stair work, and flooring materials to homeowners, builders, developers, and commercial clients throughout Whistler, Squamish, and the Sea to Sky Corridor.
We take pride in quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. Our projects range from residential renovations and custom homes to multi-unit developments and commercial spaces.
Learn more about us: https://www.tantalusfloors.com/
About the Role
Tantalus Floors is looking for an experienced Lead Flooring Installer who can take ownership of on-site flooring work from start to finish.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows the hardwood flooring trade, takes pride in producing excellent results, and can work independently without needing constant direction. You'll be responsible for managing the details of each job, maintaining quality standards, solving problems as they arise, and helping ensure projects are completed properly and efficiently.
We're looking for someone dependable who wants to build a long-term working relationship with an established local flooring business.
What You'll Do
- Lead on-site hardwood flooring installation and refinishing work from preparation through completion.
- Assess job-site conditions and identify issues that could affect installation quality or project progress.
- Prepare subfloors and complete the necessary installation preparation.
- Install solid and engineered hardwood flooring with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Perform hardwood floor sanding, staining, refinishing, and finishing work as required.
- Complete flooring repairs, transitions, trim details, and other finishing work.
- Plan daily work, organize materials and tools, and ensure the site is ready for each stage of the project.
- Coordinate on-site activities and communicate progress, material needs, and potential delays to the owner.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality expectations.
- Identify and resolve routine installation challenges and raise significant issues before they affect the project.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
- Support and guide other installers or developing team members when needed.
- Represent Tantalus Floors professionally when working in clients' homes and on construction sites.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional hardwood flooring installation experience
- Demonstrated professional experience in hardwood refinishing, troubleshooting, and leading jobs independently from start to finish
- Strong practical knowledge of hardwood and engineered wood flooring systems.
- Experience with hardwood sanding, staining, refinishing, and recoating is highly desirable.
- Ability to read project plans, follow specifications, and identify potential installation issues.
- Ability to organize and complete work independently from preparation through final inspection.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment on site.
- High standards for workmanship, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Reliable, organized, and committed to completing work properly.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with the owner and other trades.
- A valid driver's licence and reliable transportation, if required for the role.
Compensation and benefits
- $35-$45/ hour depending on experience and skills
- Work van provided
- Gas card provided for work-related travel
- Flexible scheduling
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Full-time work or a flexible arrangement for the right person
- Interesting projects in luxury homes throughout Whistler and the Sea to Sky
- A friendly, laid-back and professional crew
- Powder days when the project schedule allows
- The opportunity to develop specialized flooring and refinishing skills
- Room to take on more responsibility as your skills grow
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your hardwood flooring experience, the types of projects you've worked on, and the installation and refinishing work you can confidently complete independently.
We'd especially like to hear about projects where you've taken responsibility for the work from preparation through completion.