Carpenter - Ottawa

**Job Title**: Carpenter

**Company**: Tamarack Developments

**Reports to**:Site Superintendent

**Location**: Ottawa, Ontario

**Tamarack Developments**

Tamarack Homes has a legacy of home-building in Ottawa that dates back to the 1940s when Harold Taggart began building homes for returning war veterans. Since then we have built hundreds of homes in communities across the Ottawa and Kingston regions. We take pride in quality workmanship and creating homes that are more than just houses. The communities we construct are built on excellence and attention to detail. Today, Tamarack Homes continues to be one of the most sought-after home builders in eastern Ontario.

We are currently looking for Carpenters for each of the following sites:

- Westwood/Edenwylde (Kanata/Stittsville)
- Cardinal Creek (Orleans)
- Meadows (Barrhaven)
- Findlay Creek (Ottawa South)

**Work Description**

The Carpenter is responsible for the overall delivery of repair work inside Tamarack home building projects.

**Major Responsibilities**:
**Carpenter**
- Perform repairs to the internal and external structure while ensuring the buildings are safe.
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, hanging doors and closets, trim or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
- Installation of dry-wall, and minor repairs of drywall after home completion should there be a deficiency.
- Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Sanding surfaces, taping and preparing the home prior to the trades coming in for installation
- Repair any issues after the trades have been in the homes.
- Caulk tiles and fixtures, and repair minor deficiencies as required.
- Recognize problems and deficiencies and provide recommendations to supervisors on how to fix issues, execute and perform repairs.
- When the trade comes back to repair something meets them on site and oversee their work. While also bringing it to the attention of the Finishing Foreman/ Site Superintendent.
- Prepare and install cosmetic wood working repairs and replacements.
- Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Work with Finishing Foreman and Site Superintendent to order supplies as they are required during the building phases.
- Repair all flooring issues, creaking or cracking. Removing and replacing floor pieces as required.
- Prepare houses for customer move in; ensuring they are ready for delivery.
- Fix home issues after homeowner move in as per the Home Inspectors and Service Technician's reports on an as-needed basis.
- Complete checklists to ensure accurate and detailed completion of carpentry duties prior to handover.
- Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required, and the work does not exceed own limitations.
- Any other duties as required.

**Statement of Qualifications**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Certificate of apprenticeship, carpenter. Red Seal is considered a strong asset.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an interior finishing carpenter or performing interior finishing duties.
- Physically fitness and manual dexterity are required.
- Quality orientation and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in reading plans. Recognizing potential discrepancies or errors.
- Experience in a high-volume home building environment is considered an asset.
- Able to identify the source of a deficiency and under most circumstances, perform the repair necessary.
- Knowledge and use of imperial and metric measurements. Strong mathematical reasoning.
- Ability to use power tools.
- Demonstrated ability to assist and guide Labourers and Carpenters as needed.
- Demonstrated critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently coordinate several simultaneous tasks while maintaining a positive attitude and flexible work style.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to complete tasks independently as per the prescribed schedule/timelines.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on various schedules (trades, closing, etc).
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently, and a willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated strong customer service and interpersonal skills in dealing with colleagues, trades, and potentially homeowners.

**Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment**
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
- Sitting or Standing for long periods of time at workstation
- Heavy manual labor, requires ability to climb ladders, push, pull, lift, carry and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required (e.g. hard-hat, safety boots, etc.)
- Hazards associated with the construction industry.

**Application**

**Accommodation**
The Taggart Group of Companies