Artisan Carpenter ~ Commercial Wooden Playground

4 days ago


Burnaby, Canada Habitat Systems Inc. Full time

**Job description**

**Artisan Carpenter ~ Commercial Wooden Playground Elements**
Full Time, Burnaby Shop

Do you enjoy working with wood? Is some autonomy and creative freedom in the workplace valuable to you?

**Position Overview**
- Work in a controlled shop environment with access to a plethora of power tools and machinery.
- Reference shop plans, schematics and itemized orders to fabricate product.
- Work with yellow and red cedar timbers, boards and logs, as well as pressure treated boards and sheet goods to create product.
- Layout, cut, drill, process, and assemble product.
- Design and create jigs and templates to increase efficiency.
- Use counter-balance and walkie-style forklifts around the woodshop to complete various tasks (we have a full time forklift driver - training is provided before use).
- In-field (occasionally) - assist with the delivery, layout, and installation.
- Assist with the arrangement and sorting of product and materials in the woodshop to maintain efficiency.
- Think ahead and provide feedback and opinions to help improve efficiency and streamline production.
- Keep notes and records of plans and processes.
- Assist with the ongoing development and growth of the department and its product.

**Experience Requirements**
- Several years of experience in timber-frame construction is preferred, but several years of experience in any form of carpentry is welcome.
- Must have experience with reading schematics and/or shop-plans.
- Strong communication, inter-personal skills & a great work-ethic.
- Creativity, abstract thinking, and strong critical thinking skills.
- Experience with operating forklifts and/or other machinery is a great asset.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Criminal record check (paid for by Habitat) & COVID vaccination mandatory.

**Example Products can be viewed here...**

**About Us**
We work with schools, landscape architecture firms, community groups, and municipalities on their park, playground and landscape projects. We sell the majority of the playgrounds that you see at local schools and city parks in BC. Habitat Systems was selected as playground company of the year and is an Employee Recommended Workplace.

**Our Location**
Our office & shop is located at 3762 Napier Street in Burnaby (off of Boundary road in between First and Hastings).

**Our Hours**
Work hours are Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.
OT opportunities typically available during the summer months

**Perks**
A full benefits package is offered after 3 months.
This includes health, dental, eyewear & EAP.

**How to Apply**
Please share with us your resume, cover letter & salary expectations.

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

**Salary**: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

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

**Salary**: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person



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