Construction Carpenter - Kentville

Kentville based.

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).
• Quality Accommodations | Clothing.
• Training and development.
• Group benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Required:

• Successful completion of carpentry apprenticeship and/or Red Seal certification.
• Physically fit and able to work on your feet 8-10 hours per day. You need physical stamina that allows you lift, climb, stand, or bend for long periods of time.
• 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:

• 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, erect insulated metal panels, erect walls, install insulation, and roof systems.
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding, and hardware.
• Complete concrete formwork and understand the basics of concrete slab construction.
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers. Be a mentor, share your knowledge and experiences.
• Comfortable operating, maintaining and occasionally repairing power tools, hand tools, and other tools and machinery.

WHO WE ARE

Sealand Building Group is a leading design | build construction services company focused on Food Processing | Cold Storage | Distribution | Agri-Food | 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. For more information, please visit our website at sealandgroup.ca.