About this role
Anvil West Construction specializes in framing and forming high end custom homes on the west side of Vancouver. As a company, we place a high degree of emphasis on team building, training, mentorship and professionalism. At present the Company is looking to fill a permanent full-time position for a Carpenters Apprentice. A minimum of one year of general construction experience is required, additional experience is considered an asset.
As a Company we offer a number of benefits which include the following:
* STAT pay * 50% employer funded benefits plan following 4 month probation period
(Manulife financial) * The Company is recognized by the ITA as an approved training authority with sign off authority for work-based training hours in connection with Red Seal Carpentry program
* Internal training / mentorshipWebsite: www.anvilwest.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anvil.west/
*REQUIRED PERSONALITY TRAITS / JOB SKILLS*
* You?re a hard worker with a positive attitude who is eager to learn and engage in the building process * You are not easily bothered by weather conditions * You can listen and take directions from senior team members and ask questions when you are unsure of the instructions or assignment you?ve been given. * You posses good attention to detail and take pride in your work * You are looking for long-term employment and are interested in learning about wood frame construction and concrete forming * You are punctual and consistently show up on time for work
(Note: All job sites are located near bus routes)
*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*
The following list outlines the types of jobs / activities you will be trained to complete with the Company.
* Accurately measuring and cutting blocks, TJI?s, studs and sheathing for Journeymen carpenters * Building wall layouts for wood frame walls * Learning how to execute engineered floor layouts, install beams, hangers and fasteners * Installing engineering components including (Hold-downs, hurricane clips, hangers etc..) * You will be expected to look at architectural and structural drawings and *ask questions *in order to gain a base level understanding of the plans in order to support your development as a carpenter
*OTHER EXPECTATIONS*
* You are physically fit and do not have pre-existing injuries that would inhibit you in doing your job. * You are able to lift 75lbs.
*APPLICATIONS*
If you are interested in the following position please respond to this post using the subject line "Carpenters Apprentice". We request that you also provide a copy of your most up to date resume, references, and phone number in order that we may contact you. If you do not have a current resume please provide a response over email detailing your most recent work experience and qualifications.
*COMPENSATION*
To be determined based on applicants experience
*KEY WORDS*
Carpenter?s Helper , Carpenter?s Apprentice, Carpenter?s Assistant, Apprentice Carpenter, Unexperienced Carpenter, New Carpenter, New Carpenter?s Helper, Framing , Residential Framing , Framer , Forming , Red Seal , Carpentry, Installer, Labor, Laborer, Labour, Labourer, Residential Construction, Construction Helper, Construction Labourer, Construction Labor,
Job Types: Permanent, Apprenticeship, Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$29.00 per hour
Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Vision care
Experience: * carpentry: 1 year (preferred)