Wanted - Licensed Carpenter

Makwa Development, an established contractor focusing on residential and commercial renovations and new-builds, is seeking a licensed carpenter with 5 years of experience.

Job Title:  Licensed Carpenter 

Reports to:  Construction Manager

Job Location: Saugeen/Neyaashiinigmiing

Start Date:  TBD/ASAP

Job Type:  Full-time

Hours/Week:  40 hours/week

Wage: $28 - $35/ hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Responsibilities & Duties:

-      Direct daily crew activities, assign tasks and ensure project schedules are maintained

-      Read blueprints and specifications to lay out work, ensuring accuracy in construction tasks

-      Enforce company safety standards and OSHA/local regulations, including PPE compliance

-      Perform skilled tasks alongside the crew

-      Maintain daily logs, track materials and report progress to construction manager

-      Prepare job sites by removing debris, hazardous materials, set up barriers and safety signs

-      Take apart existing structures, remove walls or fixtures, and erect scaffolding, ramps or temporary partitions

-      Provide direct support to carpenters, electricians, or plumbers as needed

-      Load, unload, and transport construction materials to work areas

-      Operate tools such as, but not limited to jackhammers, drills, and saws

-      Clean and maintain tools and equipment

-      Adhere to safety regulations, wear personal PPE and ensure a clean and safe job

-      All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

-      Licensed carpenter

-      3-5 years of experience

-      Experience in carpentry in both commercial and residential

-      Ability to read plans and measurements accurately 

-      Valid drivers license

-      Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn and take direction

-      Understanding of job safety and basic building code requirements

Working and Physical Demands:

-      Ability to stand for long periods of time

-      Ability to lift heavy objects

-      Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

-      Knowledge of building materials and tools

Asset

-      Working at heights

-      Experience with estimating/quoting

-      Any relevant qualifications

You can expect

-      Health Spending Account (following 3 month probationary period)

-      Annual performance reviews

-      Company clothing

-      Clean and safe work environment

-      Teamwork