Job description

Junior Carpenter (NOC 72310)

Employer:                    Brenta Forming and Framing

Employer address:      2810 Norland Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5B 3A6

Position name:            Junior Carpenter

Number of vacancies: Five (5)

Location of work:        2810 Norland Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada and across the Lower Mainland

Nature of position:      Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage:                          $30.00 per hour

Vacation:                     4% in lieu of paid vacation days

Language required:     English, spoken and written

Other benefits:            Extended medical

How to apply:              Please send your resume to brenta@brenta.ca and indicate “BFF JUNIOR CARPENTERS” on the subject line. No telephone calls, faxes, or walk-ins please.

JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:

• Constructing, installing and repairing formwork structures and fixtures to complete the foundation of a new construction project, such as concrete footings, columns, walls, downturn beams, up-stand walls, slabs on grade, suspended slabs and stairs;
• Stripping of all cast-in-place concrete and placing of vertical and horizontal concrete;
• Likewise, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate material requirements;
• Preparing lay-outs in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools;
• Measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling and joining materials;
• Fitting and installing trim items, such as doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• May work under supervision of carpenters at a senior level.

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

• Completion of secondary school;
• 12 months of experience in carpentry or relevant experience
• Experience with the use of the PERI OR DOKA FORMWORK SYSTEM, namely: the Skydeck System, Multiprop Shores, Trio Panel System and the Maximo System OR Xlight, Frami, Framax, Doka Deck
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Must possess the following skills: manual dexterity and the ability to lift and move heavy objects, the ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize assigned tasks, and the ability to envision all steps in assigned tasks.   

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We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.