Role Summary

The Carpenter position is a full time regular position on our construction site.  This position reports to the BlueCity Construction 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 employees all work to ensure their work is done in a safe and timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Must have knowledge of plan reading, layout, concrete formwork, framing, steel stud, window and door install, siding, roofing, drywall, minor electrical and minor mechanical

2. Ability to operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment

3. Responsible to anticipate issues related to quality, safety, deadlines and proactively communicate them to the Carpenter Foreman

4. Knowledgeable of other trade disciplines and have a good understanding of the processes on a construction site

5. Maintain understanding and ensure compliance with BlueCity’s safety program

6. 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 orientated, self-motivated and work well with others