Carpenter

**Exciting Career Opportunity: Join BELFOR as a Mitigation Technician**

**Why BELFOR?**

BELFOR is a global leader in property restoration, helping people and businesses recover from fire, water, storm, and other disaster-related damage. With over 70 years of experience, we’re dedicated to restoring properties and rebuilding lives. Join a team that values excellence, teamwork, and your professional growth in a fast-paced, rewarding industry

**Position Overview**

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Carpenter works within the restoration division. This role does not hold a carpentry certification but offers an intermediate to advanced understanding of carpentry fundamentals in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation and RRSP matching program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Industry-specific training and certification opportunities
- A rewarding work environment where no two days are the same

**Job Duties**
- Will demonstrate skills in the safe operation of hand and power tools, to include (but not limited to) temporary generators, ladders,

table saws, routers and sanding equipment
- Erecting and disassembly of scaffolding
- Assists with demolition and debris disposal
- Experienced in preparing material take-offs and reading blueprints
- Set up and take down of poly containment and drop sheets to accommodate work
- Knowledgeable in building code and construction math
- Intermediate to advanced experience in installation of insulation and vapor barrier
- Intermediate to advanced experience in finish carpentry skills including cutting and installing wood framing, trim, baseboard, casing, doors, frames and sheathing
- Secure exterior building materials (roofing and siding) when required
- Build, erect and secure temporary and permanent partitions using a variety of building materials
- Construct and secure temporary and permanent partitions
- Will practice good housekeeping at all times to ensure a safe and non-cluttered worksite
- Provide excellent customer service
- Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
- Ensure attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people’s property and information
- Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of safety principles and practices; follows all safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment, including safe operation of machines and equipment
- Comply with all **Belfor** policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements
- Proactively communicate job site conditions and concerns that may or are affecting completion of the job to the appropriate person
- This role could be required to act as a “lead” periodically as designated by their manager
- Attend all **Belfor** sponsored training courses

**Qualifications**
- 2+ years’ experience in field
- Working towards their journeyman carpenter certification is an asset
- Construction / Restoration / Insurance experience preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
- Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per **Belfor**’s vehicle policy
- Ability to work within a team or independently as needed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Basic computer and/or tablet/iPad experience
- Willing to work evenings, on call and weekends when requested
- Periodic travel may be required
- Criminal Record Check

**Physical Demands**
- Frequent lifting from 5-40 lbs, unassisted (from 35-65% of the time)
- Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
- Access and mobility in tight spaces
- Fit Testing - half and full face mask as needed, annual certification required
- Working at Heights - over 5 feet, periodically
- Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling

**Accessibility Statement (AODA - Ontario only)**:
BELFOR (Canada) Inc. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**Human Rights Statement**:
BELFOR (Canada) Inc. promotes equity, diversity, and a respectful workplace. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated. We uphold the rights of every applicant and employee, and these values extend throughout our hiring process and beyond.

We appreciate all interest in joining the BELFOR team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for considering a career where your work truly matters.