Carpenter Specialist

Job Summary:

North America Construction Ltd is seeking a skilled Carpenter Journeyperson to join our team. As a Carpenter Journeyperson, you will be responsible for building, restoring, and installing structural formwork, concrete, wood, and related materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation of blueprints and manufacturing specifications.
• Construct chutes, forms, and align form panels for pouring concrete.
• Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations and ensure any apprentices under your direction comply.
• Lay building foundations.
• Confirm trueness of structures, with a plumb bob and level.
• May be required to build trestles, bridges, towers, and other structures.
• Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment.
• Keep a daily log of tasks.
• Respect and respond to direction given.
• Contribute and participate in the effective use of the Quality Control System.
• Prepare estimates for work orders and request materials required to complete the job.
• Perform masonry and plaster work.
• Ensure an adequate supply of material is available for preventative maintenance program.
• Set up scaffolding as needed.
• Handle and transport job materials to the work area as needed.
• Guide and teach apprentices ensuring they are performing tasks correctly.
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations.
• Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Current Journeyperson's Carpenter's Certificate – Ontario or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience working in heavy construction.
• Knowledge of safe operation of carpentry tools.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to read building specifications, blueprints, and as-builds.
• Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to team members, and others.
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates.
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances.
• Makes suggestions for improvement.
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
• Respect diversity - treat others with respect.

NAC Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for career growth, development, and advancement, including financial assistance
• Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Excellent company matched pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Community involvement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information.