Carpenter

Company: Keats Island Construction and Services Ltd.

Business Information: We are a family owned and operated business, operating in the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sounds and Sea-to-Sky region for more than 40 years specializing in serving the unique challenges of island construction and marine logistics.

Business address: 299 Forin Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

Work location: Various clients’ locations throughout the Mainland/Southwest Region.

Type of Employment: Full Time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs

Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements

Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools

Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

Prepare tenders and quotations

Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems

Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware

Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites

Survey building locations and levels

Instruct apprentices

Supervise other workers

Estimate costs and materials

Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience, then a post-secondary education certificate is required OR completion of a three-to four-year apprenticeship program will help to qualify.

Work conditions and Physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines, Work with minimal supervision, overtime required

Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics, Punctuality.

Work Site Environment: Dusty, Noisy, Outdoors.

Ability to supervise up to 1 person

Language: English is required.

Salary: $30.00 hourly, 40 – 45 hours per week

Benefits: Mileage paid

Important Information: Flexibility on schedule is required. The employee will work from Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on the clients’ needs.

Apply by e-mail to: admin@kicas.ca

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