Framing Carpenter

Bruno Builders Inc. is a growing Halifax-based construction company with a solid reputation for building bold, standout spaces and structures. We have become a trusted builder of office, retail, and residential projects in the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia. We are looking for **Experienced Framing Carpenters** to join our team to provide carpentry expertise on both commercial and residential projects. The work is both steady and interesting - every build is unique - no basic box builds here

At Bruno Builders, we lead by caring - caring about our clients, our construction partners, and each other. Working with us, your job satisfaction and development will matter, and your supervisor will give you plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your skills on a variety of different construction projects.

This role is right for you if carpentry is your passion, and you get a lot of satisfaction from seeing your hands on work transformed into a beautiful space. You work well within a team and are dedicated to hitting construction deadlines. As a skilled craftsman, you have worked on many construction projects, so you are able to help solve construction problems when they arise without sacrificing safety or quality of work. You are ambitious and like to challenge yourself by taking on and learning new things. You are looking to be part of a customer-focused team and you naturally communicate in a professional and respectful manner.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Wood blocking/backing, completing layout, building window frames, decks, railings, doors, staircases, and framing walls using raw materials or pre-constructed items
- Coordinate and cooperate with sub-trades to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Evaluate quality of workmanship and product installation
- Ensure high standards of quality are met in each project
- Assist with general labor duties as required including but not limited to: snow removal or digging when necessary, loading and unloading material, clean-up and general maintenance
- Provide feedback on safe work procedures and report any safety concerns
- Maintain clean and appropriate work site environment

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Trade school courses and certification are an asset as is carpentry experience
- WHMIS certification and willingness to attend First Aid training is required
- Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
- CSA-approved steel toed boots, and personal tool belt/tools are always needed. All other PPE provided
- Must be able to read technical documents and blueprints and other construction documents
- Familiarity with and following building code requirements is needed

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Carpentry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location