Carpenters Helper

Be the next valued member of our locally founded company that has become one of the Kootenay's largest construction companies. Discover North Mountain Construction, a leading General Contractor located in beautiful Kootenay region, British Columbia. We are looking for **Carpenters Helpers** to join our team and support our rapidly growing business.

**ABOUT US**

At North Mountain Construction, we offer full-service General Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build services specializing in residential and commercial construction. We provide a wide range of services including multi-family residential, commercial, institutional, custom luxury homes, and renovations. Our success is built on the underlying premise that everything we do must provide value for our clients. Our reputation is for providing that value without compromise.

North Mountain Construction has been committed to creating a business focused on people and delivering exceptional value to our clients through our integrity, expertise, and passion.

We live by our **Core Values**:
**INTEGRITY** - We build trust by respecting our clients, partners, and the environment.

**TEAM **- We are a dedicated, inclusive team that supports each other.

**EXCELLENCE** - We take pride in the quality of our work and achieving exceptional results.

**COMMUNITY** -We contribute to and enhance the communities in which we live and work.

**ABOUT YOU**

You are a dedicated team player who wants to make a difference in your work. You are ready to create work life balance by both living in one of the most desirable places in Canada and working for a thriving general contractor. You are excited by the combination of competitive wages and the uniquely relaxed vibe, grounded in mountain culture and vibrant artistic lifestyles the Kootenays has to offer.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO HERE**:

- Work under supervision of a Lead/Journeyman Carpenter and/or supervisor, assisting them in their duties including, but not limited to:

- Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material according to measurements.
- Rough carpentry including framing walls, bulkheads, blocking, stringer layout, involving wood and metal construction
- Finish carpentry including wood base, jambs, casing, hinge pockets, wood door installations, window installations, side-lites
- Construct frames/structures for casting of concrete during building construction
- Lay out floorings, roofing or drywall ensuring they are levelled and compatible
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace
- Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings
- Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
- Operate power tools such as circular saws, nail guns and sanders
- Adhere to health and safety standards when carrying out job operations to ensure public and environmental safety
- Other duties as required.

**OUR PROJECTS**:

- Multiple delivery models - bid-build, design-build, construction management, cost plus
- Residential, institutional, commercial, and light industrial projects
- Affordable housing developments
- Government and BC Housing projects
- Private client builds for multi-million-dollar homes and ski lodges.

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM**:

- 1-3 years as an Apprentice Carpenter or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of commercial/residential construction industry and practices
- You are physically fit and able to lift up to 50lbs.
- You bring knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, standards and techniques used in skilled carpentry work
- Experience with power tools, hand tools, and related equipment
- Ability to meet schedules and timelines, understand and follow direction
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Trail, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's licence and own vehicle. (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2021-09-13