Assistant Carpenter

**POST Structures** is currently hiring for a **full-time Assistant Carpenter - Skilled Trade Apprentice** to learn general carpentry skills through hands-on work in wood framing, finishing, and cladding in the **Alma, ON** area. This apprenticeship earns a **competitive wage** of **$22 to $30 per hour**, depending on experience.

In addition to **competitive pay** and our **flexible culture**, we offer our construction crew the following benefits:

- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life
- Disability
- Employee & family assistance program (EFAP)
- A bonus structure
- Fun company events
- Hands-on training
- The option to enroll in Conestoga College's general carpentry program

**DAY-TO-DAY**

This full-time apprenticeship has a typical schedule of **Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM**.

As an Assistant Carpenter - Skilled Trade Apprentice, you have the opportunity to learn directly under our general carpenters as they build a variety of rural and agricultural structures. On job sites, you assist our carpenters as they perform wood framing, finishing, and cladding. You learn and follow our construction process, developing your skills along the way. Always looking for ways to help out, you also keep our job sites clean and organized. You supplement your hands-on work by participating in training and coursework as you build the necessary knowledge and experience to become a fully-fledged carpenter. Your satisfaction comes from learning an exciting, lucrative trade and working with a great team

**ABOUT POST STRUCTURES**

**P - put people first, O - operate with integrity, S - strive for excellence, T - think beyond**

Since 1974, POST Structures has been an innovator in rural and agricultural construction. Our motto is "more than just a barn." We understand that farmers make their living inside their barns, so a thoughtfully designed, well-built structure can have a major impact on their success. We manage projects from concept to completion, providing custom solutions that are tailored to our clients' needs and informed by our decades of experience in agriculture. Our commitment to detail and precision has earned us multiple awards from the Canadian Farm Builder's Association and countless satisfied customers.

We strongly believe that our team of carefully selected professionals is the key to our success. We love working with people who are positive and passionate. In return for their hard work, we provide our employees with a **great work environment, flexibility, opportunities for growth, and generous remuneration**. We also hold many **fun company events** throughout the year to facilitate a positive atmosphere.

**OUR IDEAL ASSISTANT CARPENTER - SKILLED TRADE APPRENTICE**
- Dependable - reliably punctual and demonstrates a strong work ethic
- Attentive - accurately follows directions and catches on quickly
- Safety-oriented - uses tools and equipment in a responsible manner
- Professional - takes pride in a job well done

If this sounds like you, keep reading

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Driver's license
- Genuine interest in building a carpentry career
- Ability to reliably commute to jobs within a 2-2.5-hour radius of our shop in Alma, ON, or the ability to relocate before starting work

Location: N0B 1A0