Mike Rencheck visits new Makwa Office located on Bruce Power Site
June 18, 2024
Makwa Development's leadership and staff were joined by Mike Rencheck to celebrate Mike's retirement and the progress and success that Makwa Development has made in its business with Bruce Power over the last three years.
The occasion was marked by Bruce Power's Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, which featured a Pow Wow Dance, Indigenous Artisans' Market, and a powerful presentation on Truth and Reconciliation bestowed by Makwa's own Joselyn Keeshig.
We would like to thank Mike for his support and leadership over the years. We are looking forward to continuing our journey with Mike in the future.
Chi-Miigwetch Mike!
By Catherine Lee
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August 18, 2026
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
August 17, 2026
Makwa Development, an established contractor focusing on residential and commercial renovations and new-builds, is seeking a licensed carpenter with 5 years of experience.
