Senior Carpenter (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Senior Carpenter (Halifax Regional Municipality)

17 Aug
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Archadeck
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Halifax Regional Municipality

17 Aug

Archadeck

Halifax Regional Municipality

Benefits:

- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Archadeck and Case Design/Remodeling Halifax!

Archadeck and Case Design/Remodeling Halifax have been transforming homes and outdoor spaces for over 20 years. Our dedication to excellence has earned us our 10th Consumer Choice Award in 2024 and numerous industry accolades, including Renovator of the Year by the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association. We specialize in delivering custom, high-end renovation and design-build projects.

Summary: This role requires a versatile, seasoned carpenter capable of completing residential remodeling projects through every phase, from initial demolition to final finish work. While a broad mastery of all trades is a significant asset, we highly value and will consider candidates whose expertise is specifically geared toward exterior skills, including decks, framing, siding, windows, doors, and roofing or interior finish specialization in kitchens, bathrooms, and full-scale interior remodels.

The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of professional experience to handle a diverse range of tasks, from structural framing to high-end interior renovations. Proficiency in framing is excellent, while skills in tile and drywall are considered significant assets. To qualify, applicants must be fully self-sufficient, possessing their own professional tools and reliable transportation.

Scope of Work

Structural Framing & Exterior Envelope

- Demolition & Site Prep: Execute organized demolition of existing structures, ensuring the protection of customer property and efficient debris management for roadside pickup or site dumpsters.

- Framing & Assembly: Expertly measure, cut, and join wood and wood substitutes. Install structural floor beams, subflooring, and construct wall and roof systems according to construction plans.

- Exterior Finishes: Complete siding installation, roof replacements, and window/door installations to ensure a weather-tight building envelope.
- Outdoor Structures: Construct and repair custom decks, porches, sunrooms, railings, and fencing.

Interior Remodeling &

• Specialized Finishes

- Kitchen &

• Bath updates &

• Remodels:

Complete full interior renovations including the installation of cabinetry, countertops, and hardware & accessories.
- Finish Carpentry: Precision installation of interior trim, including doors, stairs, crown molding, and architectural millwork.
- Wall Finishing: Perform professional-grade drywall installation, taping, and finishing, followed by high-quality painting and surface coating.
- Custom Showers &

• Tile:

Expert installation of tile.



Must have proven experience with Kerdi materials and the construction of custom shower systems to ensure waterproof, high-end tiled finishes.

Technical Proficiency & Operations

- Equipment & Tools: Demonstrate mastery of hand and power tools. As a senior carpenter, you are required to provide and maintain your own professional-grade tools.

- Documentation & Logistics: Maintain an expert-level understanding of construction and technical plans. Manage digital timesheets and track material purchases accurately through company processes.

- Transportation: Maintain reliable personal transportation suitable for commuting to various job sites with necessary equipment.
- While our standard policy focuses on projects within a 30-minute radius, this role may involve occasional travel within Nova Scotia. Such travel is kept to a minimum, is shared equitably across the team, and requires prior notice and approval.

Safety, Leadership & Professionalism

- Safety Enforcement: Conduct equipment inspections, document safety paperwork, and ensure all team members utilize appropriate PPE.
- Communication: Utilize excellent verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members.
- Brand Representation: Maintain a professional appearance by wearing the company clothing and logo, representing the firm with integrity at all times.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Candidate must have 10 plus years of related type of work, reliable vehicle and own tools. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Red Seal experience a plus.

Training in the following: WHMIS, fall protection, first aid, scaffolding & pump-jack. Working knowledge of applicable building codes & safety guidelines. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, and interpret documents such as construction contracts / agreements, blue prints, procedure manuals, andestimates.



Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, co-workers, suppliers, orsubcontractors. Ability to present information and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, subcontractors,and general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, anddecimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts ofbasic geometry to determine dimensions and material needed. REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and challenges where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a varietyof instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to successfully communicate those solutionsto the client and fellow workers.

EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAbility to use and operate all basic carpentry hand and power tools, and ability and license to operate a company vehicle. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe employee is frequently required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of products and materials. The employee is frequentlyrequired to crawl, bend and stoop, and frequently required to drive up to a 30-minute radius from office to clients' homes and company facilities. The employee is frequently required to lift and climb a 32-foot ladder.

How to Apply: Ready to join a top-tier team? Submit your application today and take your career to current heights with Archadeck and Case Design/Remodeling Halifax! We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via mobile or email. Compensation: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Founded in 1980, Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America’s largest designer and builder of custom decks, screened porches, patios, sunrooms, outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens and other outdoor living structures. We have built over 135,000 structures and we are focused on design and quality of every project, from beginning to end. Everything from our custom designs and high-quality materials to our proven building process and superior warranties ensures a professional and stress-free experience for our clients.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Archadeck Corporate.

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