Overview:

GD Nielsen is an award-winning custom home building company that is dedicated to high-end residential construction and craftsmanship. We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional, top-quality homes to our clients.

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Carpenter to join our job-site crew. This full-time position offers opportunities for future growth within the company. Our current job sites are in West Vancouver and Vancouver, and our services extend throughout Greater Vancouver.

Key Responsibilities:

- Proficiently read, interpret, and scale construction drawings and project specifications.
- Accurately measure, cut, shape and level both rough and finishing carpentry materials.
- Effectively operate power and hand tools for all carpentry tasks.
- Efficiently frame walls, floors, subfloors, beams, roof trusses, stairs, ceilings (back framing), and architectural concrete formwork.
- Quality fit and install exterior doors, windows and finishing materials (trim, crown moulding, hardware, interior doors).
- Verify that all work and measurements conform to engineering specifications.




- Confidently follow directions from the site superintendent and collaborate positively with the site team.

Qualifications and requirements:

- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in residential carpentry (framing, finishing, forming).
- Possess standard hand tools and basic power tools.
- Robust understanding of various building material properties, fasteners, adhesives, framing techniques, and basic math/ geometry.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights/ ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- High attention to detail, strong work ethic, punctual, safety-conscious and pride in craftmanship.
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (ability to travel between job sites).
- Education in College, CEGEP, other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 month-less than 1 year.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and reference for our consideration.

Pay: $38.50-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Carpenter (North Vancouver)
🏢 GD Nielsen Homes
📍 North Vancouver