Journey Person Carpenter
Job No:
DWC3
Location:
Surrey, British Columbia
- A fantastic opportunity for a team leader to contribute to a growing company!
- Make your mark in a well-established organization that prides itself on client satisfaction!
- Be rewarded with a fulfilling career, competitive salary and attractive benefits!
About Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd.
Founded in 1987, Dawson Wallace Construction prides ourselves on providing Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting Services throughout Western Canada. We have over 150 employees and resources positioned throughout Western Canada, and consistently service projects in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Our values of exceeding expectations, fostering a safety culture, innovation, sustainable construction, and quality control has led us to where we are today.
Our diverse portfolio includes retail centers, restaurants, multi-family, renovations, tenant improvements, industrial & distribution warehousing, light industrial facilities, office buildings, schools, libraries, agricultural, manufacturing & processing, and financial institutions. Our team measures success by the level of client satisfaction that we deliver on each project. Our passion and drive to succeed has resulted in the many repeat clients that our portfolio encompasses. We are dedicated to providing employees the tools that allow them to not only continuously elevate the level of service we provide, but also that allow them to advance their careers.
About the Opportunity
Dawson Wallace currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Journeyperson Carpenter to join our team in Surrey, British Columbia.
As a Carpenter, you will report directly to the Project Superintendent and General Foreman. You will be relied upon to facilitate and perform all duties requested by the acting Site Superintendent or designated foreman. You will be expected to work accurately and economically and must perform and execute all tasks in compliance to local and national code regulations. Skillset and training may vary between workers however, it is expected that as a Carpenter, you will train and mentor less experienced workers as needed.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Read and interpret drawings/blueprints and/or take instructions from site superintendent
- Perform layout including material selection, planning sequences and methods of work, and measuring and marking materials to avoid costly mistakes or omissions
- Cutting and shaping materials and fastening them as required
- Complete all tasks ensuring they are level, square, plumb and the right size, shape and location
- Perform site clean-up including sweeping, de-watering, and general housekeeping
- Perform each task safely and follow all applicable legislation and Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd. safety policies
- Build concrete forms, place and finish concrete as required
- Erect basic scaffolding and hoarding systems
- Work at heights using various fall protection methods ensuring to comply with all applicable legislation
- Operate various mobile equipment including aerial work platforms, telehandlers, skid steer
- Lift and manage heavy workloads safely
- Assist tradespersons as needed
This position requires a combination of sitting, walking, and standing, bending and kneeling for long periods of time.
More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you will need at least 3 years of direct experience as a Journeyperson Carpenter in the commercial and industrial construction industry. This experience in combination with a Red Seal ticket are required.
As our ideal candidate, you'll take ownership and responsibility to execute your designated work flow in a prompt and efficient manner by demonstrating excellent leadership ability, communication skills, and enthusiasm. As a successful member of our team, you will be someone who is looking for challenge and growth, with opportunities to demonstrate your strong leadership abilities. Your professional manner, along with your problem-solving skills and commitment to the role will ensure your success in delivering quality workmanship while keeping the team motivated.
Above all, you'll be a positive, reliable team player who is eager to grow with our expanding workforce to establish yourself as a leader at Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd.
The Requirements:
- Previous experience in commercial construction is required
- Industry related trade certification /education. Preference will be given to ticketed Carpenters (Red Seal)
- Must have reliable transportation
- Steel toed boots are required
- CSTS, WHMIS, Fall Protection required
- Worksite environment is outdoors
- Preference will be given to candidates who have valid Fall Protection training and First aid
- Must have own hand tools. Power tools to be supplied by the Company.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary along with a wide range of benefits, including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
If you are a critical thinker looking for a challenging and dynamic role within a team that prides itself on quality and delivering results, we want to hear from you - apply now!