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Join Our Team as a Carpenter Lead Hand!

Company: BG Custom Homes Limited

Location: Halifax, NS

Job Category: Skilled Trades and Labour

Salary: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you a skilled carpenter looking to take the next step in your career? BG Custom Homes Limited is seeking a passionate and experienced Carpenter Lead Hand to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that offers a variety of exciting projects, from residential renovations to historical restorations.

Key Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance with 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 windows, doors, stairs, mouldings, and hardware.
• Schedule and coordinate work on sites.
• Instruct apprentices and supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials for projects.
• Maintain, repair, and renovate residences and wooden structures in various establishments.

Work Environment

As a Carpenter Lead Hand, you will work in diverse settings, including:

• Construction sites
• Renovation projects
• Historical restoration
• Millwork/pre-fab shopwork
• Residential environments

Be prepared to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions. The role may involve handling heavy loads and working under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 years or more in carpentry.
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Language: English.
• Work Hours: 35 to 45 hours per week.
• Supervision: Experience supervising 1 to 4 people.
• Certificates:
  • Carpenter Trade Certification
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training
  • Working at Heights training
  • Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
  • First Aid and CPR Certificates
  • Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
  • Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
  • Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Transportation: Own vehicle and valid driver's license required.
• Security: Criminal record check.

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Accurate and reliable
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicators, both orally and in writing
• Team players who value ethics and punctuality

Benefits

At BG Custom Homes Limited, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance.
• Other Benefits: Team building opportunities.

Join Us!

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role as a Carpenter Lead Hand and contribute to exciting projects, we want to hear from you! Your skills and expertise can make a significant impact at BG Custom Homes Limited.

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.