Apprentice Carpenter

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades practices procedures techniques tools and equipment materials specifications quality control cost control and safety.

• Lay building foundations.
• Prefabrication erection and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations wall columns beams slabs and shafts including re-shoring.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure
• Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs and framing for cement
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props using hand tools and wood screws nails dowel pins or glue.
• Construct and maintain structural woodwork shelving flooring tables chairs etc.
• Perform renovations as required

Qualifications :

Minimum requirements: 

• Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program Carpenter.
• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter
• Currently working in the trade
• Motivated Hardworking able to work long hours and Saturdays if needed
• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates
• CSTS training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training it can be made available. 

Nice to Have

• Experience with a large general contractor
• Concrete and formwork experience
• Valid drivers licence and clean abstract
• Certifications such as Fall Protection Elevating Work Platforms or other siterelated tickets

Additional Information :

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse equitable and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health dental and vision care 
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time