Foreperson

Description

Job Summary:

Are you a highly experienced carpenter with exceptional leadership skills and a steadfast commitment to safety? We're in search of a seasoned Foreperson Carpenter to spearhead our team in Vancouver. Whether you're a veteran Journeyman or a master of your craft, this role presents a rare opportunity to lead and influence challenging construction projects while upholding the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.

Elevate your carpentry career to new heights as a Foreperson Carpenter in Vancouver! Apply now to take the helm and drive excellence in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of carpenters in commercial concrete forming and general construction practices, including intricate concrete forms, scaffolding, shelters, and structures.
• Must have knowledge of plan reading, layout, concrete formwork, framing, steel stud, window and door install, siding, roofing, drywall, minor electrical, and minor mechanical.
• Expertly interpret complex blueprint readings to strategize layouts, meticulously select materials, and ensure precise measurements and markings to eliminate errors.
• Oversee and execute both rough and finish carpentry work with unparalleled attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with the team to plan and execute tasks, ensuring adherence to stringent safety protocols and timely project completion.
• Conduct comprehensive quality assessments to guarantee that all completed units meet a high level of standard.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Possess a Journeyperson Carpenter Ticket or hold extensive experience as a Carpenter, demonstrating a deep understanding of industrial carpentry practices.
• Non-ticketed Carpenters must substantiate substantial hours of expertise in the industrial carpentry trade.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
  
  

Work Conditions:

• Lead a dynamic team through a regular 40-hour work week with the potential for overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Work primarily in outdoor environments, navigating various weather conditions with confidence.
• Demonstrate comfort and proficiency working at significant heights.
  
  

Additional Information:

Company Description

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

1055 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC