Carpenter
Job No:
138148
Location:
Vancouver Island, BC
- Use your carpentry skills to work collaboratively on exciting and unique projects
- Receive a highly competitive annual salary plus benefits
- Take advantage of career development opportunities within our growth oriented organization
About Kinetic Construction
Kinetic Construction is an established Construction Manager and General Contractor with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, and Courtenay. “Together Building Better” is at the core of who we are, which simply means “Relationships, Passion, and Continuous Improvement.” Kinetic has worked hard over 35 years to build a company culture where we empower employees, value our clients, and respect our trade contractors.
100% employee-owned by 22 employee shareholders, Kinetic employs 140 people across 3 branch offices in British Columbia, and has over 20 active construction projects in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Our various projects all over the province include stunning structures in institutional, industrial, civil, health care, education, commercial, and residential sectors.
For more information about Kinetic Construction, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
Kinetic Construction is currently looking for full-time Carpenters to join our team at our long-term projects in Nanaimo and Victoria, BC.
Some day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Interpreting blueprints and sketches to grasp project requirements
- Measuring and calculating project size and materials required
- Cutting, shaping, and smoothing lumber and other materials according to measurements
- Constructing external and internal building elements based on agreed designs and plans
- Inspecting sites and conducting required repairs or maintenance as needed
- Building scaffolding and other construction structures
- Travelling to different sites all over the island to assist on projects
- As Senior Carpenters — guiding and mentoring junior members and apprentices in the team
In order to qualify for this role, you will have at least 5 years of experience as a Carpenter in any capacity, whether non-ticketed or at apprentice level. Being a Red Seal certified Journeyman or Journeyperson is a huge asset for this role.
As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are a strong team player who enjoys actively collaborating in all areas of the business. You will have an exceptional technical background and experience working on various structures and unique projects.
Finally, we are looking for someone who can go above and beyond and is willing to challenge themselves to contribute to our exciting and sometimes unique construction contracts. Our team of Carpenters work closely together, and we need someone who can seamlessly fit within our highly collaborative and positive team culture.
About the Benefits
As recognition for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive hourly wage based on skill and experience, plus the following:
- Flexible, family oriented working environment
- Extended health, vision, and dental benefits package
- RSP Matching
- 4% vacation, which extends significantly for long-term employees
- Life, prescription, dependent, long-term, accidental, and travel insurance
- Annual charity golf tournament
- Recognition and holiday parties
- Opportunities for learning and development
This is your chance to really make an impact in a growing organization, that values its people and provides an environment for career development. Working here feels like being part of a family that is passionate about what they do, while working together to achieve success.
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!