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Join Our Team as a Framer-Carpenter!
Company: Hound Dog Homes Ltd.
Location: North Wallace, NS
Job Category: Skilled Trades and Labour
About the Job
Are you a skilled Framer-Carpenter looking for a permanent position with a dynamic company? Hound Dog Homes Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team! This role offers the opportunity to work on various residential construction projects, where your expertise will help shape the homes of tomorrow.
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.
- Instruct apprentices and share your knowledge with the next generation of carpenters.
Work Environment
This position involves working in various outdoor settings, often at heights, and may be noisy and dusty. You will be part of a construction team that values safety and quality.
Requirements
- Employment Duration: Permanent
- Language: English
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Experience: 5 years or more in the field
- Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
- Transportation: Own transportation is necessary
- Tools: Must have your own tools and steel-toed safety boots
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.
- Capable of handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding work with minimal supervision.
Personal Suitability
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- A true team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
Benefits
At Hound Dog Homes Ltd., we believe in taking care of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, and vision care benefits.
- Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Long-Term Benefits: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
- Other Benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off for volunteering or personal days, and team-building opportunities.
Salary
The hourly wage for this position ranges from $27.00 to $35.00, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Join Us!
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your skills and contributions, we want to hear from you! Become a part of Hound Dog Homes Ltd. and help us build the future.
Screening Questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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.