Looking for your next opportunity with a team that values quality workmanship and takes pride in what they build? We're looking for skilled carpenters who are passionate about their trade and ready to make an impact. Whether you're a Journeyperson, an experienced apprentice, or a skilled carpenter with strong hands-on experience, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Carpenter, you'll work under the direction of the Superintendent and Foreperson to construct, erect, install, maintain, and repair structures and structural components using wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other construction materials. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality work while contributing to a safe, collaborative, and productive job site.

Qualifications

- Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the practical application of carpentry principles, techniques, and procedures
- Able to organize and perform assigned tasks with little supervision
- Able to read and understand building specifications, blueprints, and other construction documentation
- Understands basic operation of mechanical and electrical building systems and components
- Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform material and labour estimates
- Confident using basic survey equipment including a transit, builder’s level, laser level, and rotating laser level
- Proven written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong attention to detail

Education/Licenses

- Registered Carpentry Apprentice or Journeyperson Carpenter (preferred)
- Certificate(s) required to operate applicable equipment
- Able to obtain security clearances if required for project

Experience

- Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Carpenter in the commercial/institutional construction industry

Functional Responsibilities

- Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations,



following safe work practices and procedures at all times
- Learn and participate in Lean practices and processes, with the goal of continual improvement and reduction of waste
- Read and interpret blueprints for work planning
- Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment
- Layout of various tasks throughout the duration of the project, including foundations, interior partitions, parapets, etc.
- Build concrete forms, foundations, floor beams and subflooring, install framing for dropped ceilings and bulk heads, frame walls, and erect scaffolding
- Insulate, drywall, mud/tape, and paint
- Erect roof rafters and sheathing, work at heights
- Erect wood framework, walls, partitions, joints, drywall, and rafters
- Frame and install doors and windows, floor coverings, ceilings, and trim
- Check accuracy of work and make adjustments as required
- Handle and transport job materials to the work area as needed
- Contribute to, and participate in, the effective use of the Quality Control System

Working Conditions

- Construction workplace (regularly working near moving mechanical parts/equipment and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, exposure to dust, asphalt, and noise)
- Working with various tools and construction materials
- Lifting, pulling or pushing, carrying, and manipulating objects of up to 50 lbs
- Walking and standing for long periods of time
- Bending, crouching, and crawling
- Climbing ladders and working at heights
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (e.g. hard hat, safety boots, etc.)
- Additional hazards associated with the construction industry
- Driving a company vehicle and/or operating equipment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$38.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Golden, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Carpentry: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Carpenter - Golden, BC (Canada)
🏢 Jen-Col Construction
📍 Canada