Wildstone is a General Contractor building in diverse locations across Western and Northern Canada. Our core values capture our best practices and encourage our team to not only be better in their positions, but to be contributors in the community and to be their best with their families. If you share our values, we want to meet you.
We are currently recruiting for a 1st year Carpenter Apprentice local to the Whitehorse area, regular 40 hours per week (OT may be required). Reporting to Site Superintendent, the successful candidate will be a team player, exemplify our Core Values, and have a strong commitment to site safety.
NOTE: This position is available to applicants legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants not authorized to work in Canada will not be considered for the position.
Position Type: NOC 72310
- Entry-level, permanent, full-time
Education:
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or higher
- Registered Apprentice
Responsibilities include the following tasks:
- Assist journeyperson carpenter in measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining wood and other building materials.
- Help with layout, preparation, and assembly of building components such as walls, floors, and roof systems.
- Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines safely and effectively.
- Assist in building, installing, and repairing structures made of wood, wood substitutes, and other materials.
- Follow blueprints and building plans under supervision to support construction tasks.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment in accordance with company safety policies.
- Perform related carpentry tasks as directed by a journeyperson carpenter.
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures
- Adhere to site housekeeping practices
- May perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 6 months to 1 year experience on a construction site in a similar role
- Experience in carpentry
- Familiarity with hand tools
- Ability to work well in a team
- Commercial experience an asset
- On-the-job training and mentorship provided
- Valid certifications or willingness to obtain certifications in WHMIS 2015, Electrical Safety and Level 1 First Aid
Additional Information:
- Ability to get to and from the job site(s) - own vehicle or access to reliable public transportation
Work conditions:
- Working both indoors and outdoors (in all weather conditions)
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding work
Benefits:
- Health - Extended medical, dental and vision care benefits
- Financial - Basic life insurance coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Other – Employee recognition and rewards program, team building events, training/education opportunities
Please apply on line at www.wildstone.com or email a resume to [email protected].