carpenter helper
Your tasks
- Load, unload and transport construction materials.
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
- Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
- Assist in demolishing buildings.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
Equipment and machinery experience
- Bobcats.
- Reciprocating saws.
- Circular saws.
- Concrete saws.
- Jackhammers.
- Air compressors.
- Air guns.
- Nail guns.
- Drills.
- Small front end loaders.
- Compactor.
- Sledgehammer.
- Hand tools.
Construction specialization
- Industrial, commercial and institutional.
- Residential.
- Poured concrete.
Security and safety
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Cellular phone.
Personal suitability
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
1 year to less than 2 years.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Variable or compressed work week.
How to apply
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Other
Work site environment
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Underground.
- Confined spaces.
- Noisy.
- Dangerous.
- Dusty.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Hot.
- Work setting: Urban area.
- Various locations.
- Rural area.
- Relocation costs not covered by employer.
- Construction site.
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Willing to travel overnight.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Public transportation is available.
Employment terms options
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Employment terms options
- Morning.
- Night.
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.