Apprentice Carpenter - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.
Lay building foundations.
Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re-shoring.
Make repairs to the internal and external structure
Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs, and framing for cement
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.
Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.
Perform renovations as required

Minimum requirements: 
Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program, Carpenter.
Two or more years of experience as a carpenter
Currently working in the trade
Motivated, Hardworking, able to work long hours and Saturdays if needed
Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance
Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
Knowledge of workplace safety, and safe lifting and handling procedures
Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates
CSTS training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training, it can be made available. 

Nice to Have
Experience with a large general contractor
Concrete and formwork experience
Valid driver’s licence and clean abstract
Certifications such as Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related tickets

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 
We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.
We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
Competitive wages
Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
Recognition and annual salary reviews program
Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position.
AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.