Construction Site Assistant

Novacom is a commercial General Contractor based in Surrey BC. We value people relationships innovation and culture and we believe in constantly improving ourselves to provide the best possible service to our clients. Our core business is the commercial construction of financial institutions restaurants offices and retail spaces. Were doing construction differently and were thinking outside the box about how we can improve our company and our industry.

We are hiring a Site Assistant / Carpenter for a fixed-term position on our new McDonalds restaurant build in Penticton BC a ground-up single-storey wood-frame quick-service restaurant at 698 Eckhardt Ave W. This is a hands-on field role supporting the Site Superintendent to keep the site running smoothly through to completion. The term runs from August 3 2026 to approximately the end of October 31 2026 tracking the projects construction schedule.

Position Details:

• Project: New ground-up restaurant in Penticton BC
• Term: Fixed-term - approximately July 27 2026 to end of October 31 2026 (aligned to the project schedule may extend)
• Location: On-site Penticton. Candidates must be local or able to reliably commute to Penticton for the duration of the project.
• Hours: Day shift. Some evening night or weekend hours may be required depending on the project schedule.

Job Duties:

• Site support Work on site under the Site Superintendent to keep the site running smoothly
• Carpentry & general tasks handyman work and carpentry tasks (e.g. backing building hoarding formwork) plus all other assistance required on site
• Site maintenance cleaning and organizing the site for trade access and efficiency
• Trade coordination call trades ahead of scheduled work to confirm readiness and help keep the schedule moving through efficient quality work
• Safety complete daily hazard assessments site inspections sign-in sheets and trade orientations under our COR Safety Program
• Documentation take progress photos and support daily logs and documentation in Procore
• Deficiencies wrap up all items at close of the project

Personal Characteristics:

• Driven self-motivated and ready to push things forward no matter the circumstance
• Energetic takes on challenges with enthusiasm
• Humble willing to admit a mistake and take ownership
• Personable builds solid relationships with trade partners and co-workers
• Reliable dependable and punctual on site before trades stays after they leave

Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in the construction industry
• Carpentry ticket or trade qualification an asset we welcome apprentices (Level 1 2 3) and Red Seal Carpenters
• Solid hands-on construction knowledge understanding of the construction process materials tools and machinery and trade sequencing
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively with supervisors team members and subcontractors
• Comfortable with (or willing to learn) Procore for daily logs and photos
• Must have independent transportation and the ability to get to the Penticton site

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay $38$40 per hour commensurate with experience
• Technology a modern construction software set-up including Procore OutBuild BuildingConnected and Microsoft Teams
• Opportunity strong performers on this term project may be considered for future opportunities with Novacom including pathways toward Site Foreman and Site Superintendent roles
• Culture join a company with a family dynamic where youre known by your co-workers and supported to grow

Required Experience:

Junior IC