Construction jobs in Ingonish, NS

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry and construction, with the ability to assemble, fabricate, and restore various structures and fixtures. This role requires proficiency in using hand tools and performing heavy lifting as needed. The Carpenter will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed to high standards of quality and safety. Carpenters With Bretoba Construction will have good judgement, accuracy, be dependable, hardworking, flexible and reliable. Carpenters will be team players, have efficient interpersonal skills, and excellent oral communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Capable of handling/lifting heavy loads (more than 100 lbs).
• Capable of carrying out repetitive activities in a physically demanding work environment.
• Attention to detail in manual dexterity.
• Working under pressure to meet client deadlines.
• Have good hand-eye co-ordination and sound discrimination
• Reading and interpreting designs and blueprints, and preparing drawings to determine specifications and calculate requirements per client and contract requirements.
• Preparing layouts that align with building codes and regulatory requirements using measuring tools.
• Measuring, cutting, preparing and assembling materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials to meet construction requirements.
• Building foundations, installing floor beams, laying subflooring, and erecting walls and roof systems.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades.

Key Qualifications:

• High school diploma; 3–4-year apprenticeship, or 4+ years’ directly related experience in the trade, or a combination of college or industry courses and 3 or more years of work experience in the trade.
• Language: English (minimum CLB 4)
• Experience with residential and light commercial projects
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Experience with hand tools, sledge hammers, concrete vibrators, circular saws, concrete saws, reciprocating saws, chain saws, power-driven floats, mortar and concrete mixers, torches, small front end loaders, nail guns, air guns, drills, air compressors, screeds, chippers, trampers (jumping jack), grinding machine, forklift

Requirements

• Basic tools
• Steel-toe safety boots
• Rain Gear
• Gloves

Benefits:

• On-site amenities
• Worker housing can be provided for right candidate
• Company events
• Wellness program (after probationary period)
• Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) (after the probationary period)

Wage range:

$25 - $36/hour (plus potential for performance-based bonus or wage increase).

Hours: 40 - 55 hours a week

www.bretoba.com/application

Pay: $25.00-$36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ingonish Beach, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person