Journeyman Carpenter

**We are looking for a Full-time Journeyman Carpenter for a project in Abbotsford, BC**

**Why Unitech?**

Unitech Construction Management is committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment for our employees. We have been in construction industry for 35 years and are experiencing extensive growth. We are looking for hardworking, committed individuals who add value to our client projects. We are passionate about collaboration on our project and welcome anyone to our team who have the same goal of doing a good job, having a little fun, and making a little money. We incorporate into every part of our projects and our business. Whether you are new to the construction industry or experienced, Unitech believes in investing in our people.

**Competitive Compensation Package**
- $32 - $40 per hour, Wage will be commensurate with experience
- Extended health, dental and vision benefits through a flexible health spending account
- Short-term and Long-term disability and life insurance
- 100% tuition reimbursement through our Skills and Development program
- Wellness programs
- Company events

**Job Summary**

As a **Carpenter** for Unitech you will be a resourceful, intelligent, confident and dedicated professional who is committed to building our clients projects to the highest quality. You will be a fair, fun and firm team player who brings value to our client all day every day. The main and most important function of your position is providing your carpentry skills on site to produce the highest quality building in the most efficient, effective and safest way possible, increasing the value Unitech provides to our clients.

**As a Carpenter, duties included are the following but not limited to**:

- Provide your carpentry skills to build our clients projects efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure everyone, including you, is working safely on site and adhering to Unitech’s health and safety program and Work Safe standards and inform your direct supervisor of any discrepancies or violations.
- Ensure your work is of the highest quality standards.
- Plan, organize and supervise the work of any assigned personnel.
- Lift and/or carry building supplies and tools.
- Erect scaffolding and ladders per WorkSafe BC standards.
- Work outdoors year-round.
- Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and crawl as needed to perform work activities.
- Work on-call after completion of regular assigned work hours.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings and shoot elevations and grades.
- Operate hand and power tools safely and maintain them in proper operating condition.
- Perform mathematical calculations to estimate materials required and determine appropriate building measurements.
- Layout of foundation, building lines and anchor bolts.
- Perform all work related to rough carpentry and finish carpentry.
- Hanging wood doors and hollow metal doors and installing hardware, millwork trim and cabinets.
- Assist and guide others to improve their skills and complete tasks in an expedient manner.

**Qualifications**
- Knowledge of Federal/Provincial building codes.
- Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and practices used in the carpentry trade.
- Extensive knowledge of the qualities of various woods and their adaptability and uses.
- Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Completion of a Journeyman Carpentry Program with related experience, although equivalencies will be considered.
- Knowledge of First aid an asset.

**To Apply**

Send us a copy of your most recent resume and our HR department will review your qualifications.

**Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.**
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age._

**Salary**: $32.00-$40.00 per hour