Carpenter construction Carpenter construction
1 week ago
Vancouver BC, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada
Fossilprojectservices
Full-time
€32 - €40 Temporary
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Join the award-winning team at Fossil Landscape Construction, where craftsmanship meets creativity. For more than twenty years, Fossil has specialized in building Vancouver's most complex and striking residential landscapes — from precision concrete structures to custom carpentry installations. Our projects span Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island, and are known for their quality, detail, and artistry.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Forming Carpenter to join our construction team. This position focuses on architectural and free-form concrete formwork as well as the construction of traditional landscape carpentry elements such as decks, pergolas, and fences. The successful candidate will bring skill, precision, and pride to every project — from custom concrete stairways and walls to finely built outdoor structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.
Concrete Forming & Carpentry
Build precise formwork for walls, stairs, architectural features, foundations, and structural slabs.
Execute high-end architectural and exposed concrete finishes.
Landscape Carpentry & Structures
Construct decks, pergolas, fences, and other custom outdoor structures.
Perform detailed finish carpentry for exterior landscape elements.
Collaborate with designers and project managers to ensure design intent and quality standards are met.
Site Leadership & Collaboration
Train and mentor junior team members to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
Communicate effectively with site leaders and project managers to meet deadlines.
Quality & Safety
Uphold Fossil's high standards for accuracy, craftsmanship, and finish quality.
Work efficiently outdoors year-round in varying conditions.
Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience, including architectural and detailed concrete formwork.
Experience constructing outdoor landscape structures such as decks, pergolas, and fences.
Strong understanding of form design and construction, rise over run calculations, and the 3-4-5 method and other basic construction math formulas
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and concrete forming systems (snap ties, walers, bracing).
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and elevations.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality finishes.
Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
Competitive wages: $Eligible for annual performance bonus.
Extended health benefits – dental, vision, prescriptions, health care, life & disability insurance.
Excellent training and professional development opportunities within a career-oriented company culture.
At least four company-sponsored social events throughout the year, including our Yaletown Christmas party.
If you take pride in your craft and want to work on some of Vancouver's most challenging and creative landscape projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build Vancouver's most beautiful and enduring outdoor spaces.