Carpenter - Building Construction

**Carpenter - Building Construction**

Category: Projects Position Status: Regular Full Time

Travel Required: Regularly Primary Location: Fredericton | NB

**WHO WE ARE**

Sealand Building Group is a leading design | build construction services company focused on Food Processing | Cold Storage | Distribution | Agri-Food | Special Projects.

Since 1975, we have worked around the corner and across the country helping build the food industry. Driven by our strong core values, we feel business is personal. We have a desire to give and be rooted in our community. We want to have a go at it, have fun doing it, and make a difference. For more information, please visit our website at sealandgroup.ca.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

At Sealand, we are always looking for the right people. Our employees are hardworking, dedicated team members who are committed to delivering high quality - every time. We expect accountability, flexibility, and collaboration. In return we promise respect, rewards and an environment that will support best in industry work on quality projects, surrounded by a great team.

Sealand has an opportunity for a Carpenter to join and support our team of construction professionals. The position will be based in the Fredericton area, with regular travel throughout the maritime provinces.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work alongside and regularly communicate with the Sealand team and trade contractors.
- Tasks would include but limited to:

- Installation of vapor barrier, various types of insulation and cladding products including thermal isolation blocks, insulated metal panels, sheet metal siding, and various types of architectural paneling products.
- Install doors, frames, hardware, and windows
- Complete basic concrete formwork and carpentry tasks
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
- Confident in preparing material take-offs
- Strong advocate and leader of the Sealand’s Health & Safety Program by
- Ensuring a safe working environment for everyone on site
- Following all safety policies and proceduresall the time
- Demonstrates good housekeeping habits to ensure a safe and non-cluttered worksite
- Completes all daily safety documents without prompting
- Report any safety issues immediately
- Provide excellent customer service

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Proven experience as a carpenter
- Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship and/or Red Seal certification program is preferred
- You understand construction terms, activities, and sequences.
- Experienced in preparing material take-offs and reading blueprints
- Experience installing insulated metal panels | ACM panels or various cladding systems or carpentry in a commercial |industrial construction environment is preferred.
- You have attention to detail and the ability to creatively solve problems.
- You are physically fit and able to work on your feet for 8-10 hours per day.
- You are willing to travel weekly throughout the Maritimes.
- You have a valid driver’s license.

**PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- A strong work ethic and commitment to customer service
- Professional | Strong core values
- Proactive | Positive | Energetic
- Ability to work independently and meet goals & deadlines without prompting
- A sense of urgency as it relates to meeting deadlines and delivering a quality product
- An “all hands-on deck” mentality and are not afraid to get your hands dirty to do what’s needed to get the job done
- Quick learner yet confident to know when to ask for help
- Creatively solve problems and make sound, educated decisions
- Task oriented with an outstanding attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Enjoys developing relationships with customers, trade contractors, suppliers and co-workers
- Strong ability to work positively with customers, suppliers, trade contractors, project team, and management to achieve a common goal of finishing projects on time and on budget
- You work hard, play hard, and make a difference in your community

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
- Competitive wages.
- Competitive per diem when travelling
- Quality accommodations
- Use of company vehicles.
- Access to regular training opportunities including safety training and skill development.
- If you are interested in a career with Sealand, we’d love to hear from you

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday