Carpenter

Terra Decks Inc. is looking for an energetic and self-motivated general carpenter to join our team. This position is full-time and offers a strong compensation based on experience and expertise. We are looking for a well-rounded individual with at least 2 years experience. Our construction company specializes in residential construction of high-quality decks, railings, patios, fences, and other structures across various locations in Ontario.

**Location of Work**: Various locations in Ontario.

**Term**:Permanent employment, Full-time

**Hours**: Full time (30-50 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

**Wage**: $32.50/hour

**Vacation**: 2 weeks

**Language of work**: English

**English level skills**: at functional level as determined by Terra decks Inc.

**Start**: as soon as possible

**Work setting**: Construction

**Area of specialization**: Decking, fencing, balconies, stairs and railings, pergolas

**Education**: secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

**Key Responsibilities/Duties**:

- General and/or rough carpentry duties as assigned
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials
- Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, and erect walls and roof systems
- Maintain, repair, and renovate wooden structures
- Selecting lumber as per the requirements of the project
- Quality control of the assigned tasks
- Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
- Maintain a clean, safe workspace

**Skills**:

- Sound knowledge of carpentry aspects in residential deck construction
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
- Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
- Task execution in an efficient, safe, and profitable manner
- Ability to use hand and power tools, including drills, saws, nail guns, chisels, and sanders

**Work experience**: at least 2 years of carpentry experience

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**: Bending, crouching, kneeling, handling heavy loads, large workload, physically demanding.

**Personal suitability**: Attention to details, client focused, reliable and adaptable. Manages time efficiently and works independently. A positive attitude and being able to work in a team environment is required.

**Other requirements**:

- Valid driving license
- Clean criminal record
- Willingness to travel to various work sites around Ontario at short notice
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit

Pay: $32.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 50 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ontario: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- carpentry: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: In person