Carpenter - Building Construction (B.C.)

Job Description

Job Status
Full Time Temporary

Job Summary
You are a Journeyperson or Apprentice Carpenter who takes pride in safe work practices. If you have experience working with concrete forming or working within the high-rise construction environment, then take advantage of the opportunity!

Ledcor offers long-term career potential with a strong track record of internal advancement throughout the company. Join the Ledcor Buildings Group in Vancouver and across the lower mainland.

Responsibilities

• Comprehends blueprint readings to prepare layouts including selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work, and measuring and marking materials to avoid costly mistakes or omissions
• Works with team to ensure tasks are completed safety, correctly, and on schedule
• Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments
• Strong work ethic
• Ensure safe work procedures are understood and followed
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a Journeyperson Carpenter Ticket from a recognized provincial training authority or be a Registered Carpenter Apprentice with a recognized provincial training authority
• Non-ticketed carpenters must provide proof of hours and experience relevant to the carpentry trade.
• Must have proficiency in fall protection with an active fall protection ticket.
• Background in commercial high-rise construction beneficial.
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to work at heights and on the leading edge.
• The ability to lift [75lbs] and perform other physically demanding duties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work as a team player with fellow co-workers, subtrades and consultants
• Have attention to detail and good organization skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace
• Punctual, reliable, dependable and self-motivated
• Able to commute to any of our site locations throughout the Metro Vancouver area
• Level I First Aid is an asset as is boom/scissor lift and Fall Protection training

Work Conditions

• Typical 5 days a week. 6 days when required
• Overtime may be required to meet construction deadlines
• Must be open to night shifts when required
• Work will be primarily outdoors in various weather conditions
• Benefits provided by CLAC - extended health plan (prescription drugs, dental, and other coverages)
• Group BC medical coverage and matching retirement savings plan
  

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects - of all sizes - across North America each year.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

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Date Posted
12/6/2018