Lead Carpenter

CDH Carpentry Ltd.

At CDH Carpentry Ltd., the work is demanding, detailed, and deeply rewarding. Projects range from custom homes and cottages to complex renovations that require careful planning, strong leadership, and a high standard of craftsmanship. The expectation is simple: build properly, communicate clearly, and take ownership of the outcome.

The right person for this role is likely already working in the industry. Someone dependable. Someone who notices problems before they become delays. Someone who can lead a site without creating tension and communicate with clients, trades, and crew members with professionalism and emotional intelligence.

This is not a role for someone waiting to be told what to do. It is for a carpenter who takes initiative, works hard, and understands how to move a project forward while maintaining quality.

What the Role Involves The Lead Carpenter will oversee day-to-day site operations while remaining hands-on in the work. Responsibilities include coordinating trades, managing workflow, interpreting plans, maintaining site standards, and supporting crew members throughout the build process.

Projects require someone who can:

- Lead with confidence and professionalism
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient site
- Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and trades
- Mentor apprentices and junior carpenters
- Solve problems calmly and proactively
- Deliver high-quality workmanship consistently
- Balance leadership with hands-on carpentry work

What Matters Most Technical skill matters,



but attitude and character matter just as much.

The ideal candidate

- Takes pride in their work without ego
- Communicates directly and respectfully
- Understands how to lead people, not just tasks
- Is emotionally intelligent and self-aware
- Works with urgency while maintaining attention to detail
- Can adapt to systems and processes
- Shows initiative instead of waiting for direction
- Wants to be part of a strong team culture

Experience & Qualifications

- 5+ years of residential construction experience
- Strong carpentry background in framing, finishing, and custom residential work
- Previous leadership or foreman experience is an asset
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Valid driver’s licence
- Strong organizational and communication skills

Compensation

- Full time position
- Monday to Friday
- Pay range: CA$30–$42/hour based on experience

Why CDH CDH Carpentry builds projects that require thought, care, and precision. The standard is high, and the expectation is that every person on site contributes to the quality of the final result. The environment is supportive, fast-moving, and built around accountability, respect, and craftsmanship.

To apply, send a resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and why this role interests you.

Pay: $30.00-$42.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Share a brief introduction outlining your experience and why this role interests you.

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Carpenter (Haliburton County)
🏢 CDH Carpentry
📍 Haliburton County