Carpenter Helper

**About Ferno Cabinets**:
Ferno Cabinets designs and manufactures high-end custom cabinetry for residential projects across the GTA. We obsess over precision, clean installs, and a great client experience. If you’re reliable, hands-on, and hungry to learn, you’ll fit our culture and you’ll grow fast.

**Job Overview**:
We’re hiring a **Carpenter Helper** who can support our cabinetmakers and installers both in the **workshop** and on **job sites**. You’ll handle tools with confidence, follow directions precisely, and take pride in a tidy, safe work area. This is a physically active role with clear pathways to advance (Helper → Junior Installer → Installer).

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with cutting, assembly, fitting, and installation of custom cabinets (shop + site).
- Operate common **hand & power tools** (drill/impact, circular/miter saws, nailers, multi-tool) and measuring tools (tape, square, level).
- Move/handle materials and finished units (moderate to heavy lifting; typically 25-40 kg with a second person).
- Prepare job sites: surface protection, layout, shimming, basic scribing, tool staging.
- Maintain tool condition and shop/site organization; uphold safety and housekeeping standards.
- Drive between shop and job sites as needed.

**Must-Have Qualifications**:

- **6+ months** hands-on experience as a Carpenter Helper or related woodworking/carpentry role.
- Proven tool familiarity and safe operation (hand & power tools).
- Strong **listening skills**, reliability, and real **motivation to learn** and improve.
- Physical ability for lifting, carrying, standing, and ladder work.
- Safety-first mindset (PPE, procedures).
- **Legally eligible to work in Canada.**

**Nice to Have (Assets)**:

- Experience with cabinet installation, triM/Finish, hardware install (hinges, slides).
- Familiarity with cabinet components (boxes, fillers, crown, scribe) and basic millwork.
- Ability to read simple **shop drawings** and use a **laser level**.
- **Ontario G driver’s licence** and comfort driving across the GTA.
- Professional conduct in **occupied homes** (cleanliness, communication, respect).

**Schedule**:

- Monday-Friday, **8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.**:

- Occasional overtime/weekends with overtime pay per ESA.
- Start date**:Immediate**.

Compensation & Benefits
- **$18-$25/hr** depending on skills/experience.
- **Paid overtime** and stat holidays per Ontario ESA.
- Vacation pay per ESA.
- Tools provided in the shop; initial **PPE** provided.
- **Skill ladder** with clear milestones for raises and role progression.

Safety & Compliance
- We operate with a safety-first culture and comply with **WSIB** and Ontario regulations.
- All employees are expected to follow company safety policies and wear required PPE.

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

Pay: $17.20-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

**Experience**:

- woodworking/carpentry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario Driving licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person