Apprentice Carpenter

Responsibilities

• Lay building foundations.
• Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re‑shoring.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure.
• Cement work including mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs, and framing for cement.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.
• Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.
• Perform renovations as required.

Qualifications

• Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program, Carpenter.
• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter.
• Currently working in the trade.
• Motivated, hardworking, able to work long hours and Saturdays if needed.
• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates.
• CSTS training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training, it can be made available.

Nice to Have

• Experience with a large general contractor.
• Concrete and formwork experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and clean abstract.
• Certifications such as Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related tickets.

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths.

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