Carpenter

Role Summary

The Carpenter position is a full time regular position on our construction site. This position reports to the BlueCity Site Superintendent and works closely alongside other team members in a collaborative manner. All work performed must comply within BlueCity’s high quality standards of quality workmanship. BlueCity Construction employees all work to ensure their work is done in a safe and timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must have knowledge of plan reading, layout, concrete formwork, framing, steel stud, window and door install, siding, roofing, drywall, minor electrical and minor mechanical
• Ability to operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment
• Responsible to anticipate issues related to quality, safety, deadlines and proactively communicate them to the Carpenter Foreman
• Knowledgeable of other trade disciplines and have a good understanding of the processes on a construction site
• Maintain understanding and ensure compliance with BlueCity’s safety program
• Perform other related duties as required

Education & Experience

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of carpentry or hands-on construction experience in the industry. Ability to work with hand and power carpentry tools and other construction equipment. Level 2 First Aid an asset. Ability to maintain a positive professional attitude and work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in large projects would be an asset. Must have a satisfactory criminal record check.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Good team player and takes direction well
• Manual lifting is a requirement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter who leads by example and readily assumes responsibility for results
• Strong work ethic, high standards, and a sense of personal accountability and ownership
• Punctual, reliable, dependable and self-motivated
• Dedicated to meeting and exceeding BlueCity objectives as well as fulfilling personal and career-related goals
• Be safety oriented, self-motivated and work well with others