Carpenter (NOC 72310)

Company: Firma Contracting

Number of Positions: Four

Location of Work: Saskatoon

Job Title: Carpenter

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter to work in the Saskatoon area. This position supports Firma Contracting’s work in assisting with heavy civil/ underground utility projects in the Saskatoon region.

Responsibilities:

• Perform carpentry work on the project
• Adherence to project specifications, code and corporate safety requirements on all sites
• Carpentry work that falls outside of the scope of work of subcontractors
• Proficient knowledge and use of power tools such as air nailers, skill saw, screw gun
• Experience or willingness to be trained on equipment operation is an asset
• Other tasks as required by the site foreman
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
• May prepare cost estimates for clients.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of carpentry experience
• Carpentry and formwork experience
• Good verbal communication skills
• Candidate must have excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Exceptional analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, results-oriented and able to work in a multi-functional team environment
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry

Physical Demands: Handling material manually, standing, bending or twisting the body, making repetitive motions, walking and running.

Work Environment: Sounds and noise, skin injury, standard safety equipment, outside, exposed to weather, hazardous conditions, high places, dangerous chemical substances, extreme temperatures, vibration, hazardous equipment, machinery, tools.

Terms of Employment: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits, and RRSP Matching

Language of Work: English (Oral and Written)

Wage Range: SK Median Wage- $30.00