At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and repair structures using wood, steel, and concrete while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Sealand Building Group, a leader in design and build construction services since 1975.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, quality tools, flexible work options, and group benefits.
- Other info: Year-round full-time employment with opportunities for training and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the food industry while developing your carpentry skills.
- Qualifications: Completion of carpentry apprenticeship or Red Seal certification required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Construction Carpenter reporting to the Lead Foreman, the Carpenter is responsible for building, erecting, repairing, constructing forms, and structures made from wood, steel, concrete, and other construction materials as needed for the completion of various construction projects. They will assist the Lead Foreman as required and liaise with the safety officer, internal project team and other core trade contractors as required.
What We Offer
- Year-round full-time employment.
- Competitive wage.
- Quality tools.
- Monday-Friday work week (some exceptions).
- Flex work week options (4 x 10's).
- Quality accommodations | clothing.
- Training and development.
- Group benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Successful completion of carpentry apprenticeship and/or Red Seal certification.
- Physically fit and able to work on your feet 8-10 hours per day.
- Proficiency with reading and interpreting various computerized construction design programs.
- Good understanding of construction process and project delivery sequences.
- Basic knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada.
- Good math skills to be able to solve problems quickly and accurately.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to use a smart phone and share information through apps or other software programs.
- Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.
- Criminal record check.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Follow directions and perform tasks as directed by Carpenter or Lead Foreman.
- Responsible for keeping worksite, including all trailers, clean and safe.
- Ensure project sites are clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- At the end of each day ensure site is clean, tidy, tools and equipment stored and locked in appropriate sea cans.
- Assist Carpenter with measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials.
- Assist with building foundations, erect insulated metal panels, erect walls, install insulation and vapor barrier.
- Assist with fitting and installing doors, windows and hardware.
- Assist with concrete formwork and understand the basics of concrete slab construction.
- Perform basic carpentry tasks.
- Load and unload construction materials and move around the worksite.
- Capable of operating, maintaining and occasionally repairing power tools, hand tools, and other tools and machinery.
- Experience with forklift and/or MEWP considered an asset.
WHO WE ARE
Sealand Building Group is a leading design/build construction services company focused on Food Processing, Cold Storage, Distribution, Agri-Food, and Special Projects. Since 1975, we have worked around the corner and across the country helping build the food industry. Driven by our strong core values, we feel business is personal. We have a desire to give and be rooted in our community. We want to have a go at it, have fun doing it, and make a difference.
Carpenter in Lower Sackville employer: Sealand Building Group
Sealand Building Group is an exceptional employer that offers year-round full-time employment with competitive wages and quality tools, fostering a supportive work culture where employees can thrive. With a focus on training and development, as well as flexible work week options, we empower our carpenters to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful projects in the food industry. Located in Nova Scotia, our commitment to community and core values ensures that every team member feels valued and engaged in their work.
