Carpenter (Multi-Skilled Tradesperson)

Carpenter (Multi-Skilled Tradesperson)

Carpenters at On Side rebuild and restore damaged personal property anywhere and anytime a disaster strikes. With the goal of getting things back to a pre-disaster state Multi-Skilled Tradespeople use the skills of carpenters, drywallers, painters and magicians Making clients believe magic has happened is all part of a day for a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson.

Responsible for…

The multi-talented Carpenter is skilled in the following ways:

• Finishing work and fine details
• Cabinetry
• Installation, doors, trim, moldings, and baseboards, hardware
• Rough and trim
• Repairs to wooden structures of all sorts
• Drywall repairs: drywalling, taping, mudding, sanding and finishing
• Brush and roller painting (could include walls, ceilings, trim)
• Ceiling installation, knockdown and texturing
• Insulation and vapour barrier installation
• Being awesome, in general
• Framing

What you bring

The Multi-Skilled Tradesperson brings a host of abilities to their work, not the least being a 'get it done' attitude. Additional abilities required include:

• Superior finishing skills
• Interior carpentry repairs
• Leadership to guide helpers and train less experienced workers
• Ability to work well alone or in a team
• Experience working in construction environments
• Tools and the skills to use them
• Strong people and communication skills
• Attention to detail, passion for quality and pride in the work you do
• A safety mindset
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• Ability to communicate in English

Other stuff that'll help you be successful but isn't mandatory:

• Skilled trades ticket (Carpenter, Painter, Cabinetmaker)
• IICRC certification (restoration focus)
• WHMIS
• First Aid

Of Note

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement.

What's in it for you?

We're an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also love that we're able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching and a comprehensive health plan which includes extended medical (ex. chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance. At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Get on our side

Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and in our industry, this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother Nature usually doesn't wait for an invitation, but we're in the business of dealing with party crashers, and we've done it for over 40 years

We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John's, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between. Our fantastic team of over 2,000 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we're growing—YOU could be the next great addition

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Are you comfortable operating a phone to navigate through applications and record info as instructed?
• If you are missing any in-home renovation skills on your resume, please list them here:

• We're looking for a Finishing Carpenter who takes pride in precision and detail. In this role, you'll handle the last, most important steps—installing trim, doors, cabinets, and custom finishes that make spaces shine. Please tell us about your finishing skills.

• This role calls for a versatile tradesperson who can restore homes after flood, fire, or other damage—handling finish, rough, and trim carpentry, cabinetry, drywall repairs, and more. Why are you the most qualified person for this multi-skilled restoration position?

• Are you able to work later than scheduled when required? A job may require an additional hour or two of overtime to be fully complete. Being available to work a bit extra to get the job done is helpful (vs returning the next day for a quick finish). Overtime is paid.
• This position can be physically demanding and requires a person to bend, crouch, reach, kneel, lift, etc. Are you capable of these activities?
• Are you willing to work and travel out of town when required?
• Are you able to work a Rotating On-Call Schedule (Responding to emergency calls after business hours)? This is additional to scheduled daytime hours as per the schedule. Premium and overtime is paid.

Experience:

• Finishing: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person