Forming CarpenterFossil Landscape Construction • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Forming Carpenter

Fossil Landscape Construction • Vancouver, BC, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Salary : $32-$40 per hour

About Us

Join the award-winning team at Fossil Landscape Construction, where craftsmanship meets creativity. For more than twenty years, Fossil has specialized in building Vancouvers most complex and striking residential landscapes from precision concrete structures to custom carpentry installations. Our projects span Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island, and are known for their quality, detail, and artistry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Forming Carpenter to join our construction team. This position focuses on architectural and free-form concrete formwork as well as the construction of traditional landscape carpentry elements such as decks, pergolas, and fences. The successful candidate will bring skill, precision, and pride to every project from custom concrete stairways and walls to finely built outdoor structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Concrete Forming & Carpentry

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and formwork plans.
Build precise formwork for walls, stairs, architectural features, foundations, and structural slabs.
Execute high-end architectural and exposed concrete finishes.
Use walers, snap ties, and bracing systems for accurate, stable formwork.
Strip and prepare forms safely and efficiently.

Landscape Carpentry & Structures

Construct decks, pergolas, fences, and other custom outdoor structures.

Perform detailed finish carpentry for exterior landscape elements.

Collaborate with designers and project managers to ensure design intent and quality standards are met.

Site Leadership & Collaboration

Train and mentor junior team members to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.

Communicate effectively with site leaders and project managers to meet deadlines.

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.

Quality & Safety

Uphold Fossils high standards for accuracy, craftsmanship, and finish quality.

Follow company safety protocols and ensure safe use of tools and equipment.

Work efficiently outdoors year-round in varying conditions.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience, including architectural and detailed concrete formwork.

Experience constructing outdoor landscape structures such as decks, pergolas, and fences.

Strong understanding of form design and construction, rise over run calculations, and the 3-4-5 method and other basic construction math formulas

Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and concrete forming systems (snap ties, walers, bracing).

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and elevations.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality finishes.

Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Comfortable working outdoors year-round.

Compensation & Benefits

At Fossil, we take care of our people. Heres what you can expect :

Competitive wages : $32$40 / hour based on experience.

Eligible for annual performance bonus.

Company-matched group savings plan (RRSP, TFSA, and savings).

Extended health benefits dental, vision, prescriptions, health care, life & disability insurance.

Excellent training and professional development opportunities within a career-oriented company culture.

Career advancement in a growing, supportive company.

At least four company-sponsored social events throughout the year, including our Yaletown Christmas party.

How to Apply

If you take pride in your craft and want to work on some of Vancouvers most challenging and creative landscape projects, wed love to hear from you.

Visit fossillandscapeconstruction or follow us on Instagram @fossillandscapeconstruction to see our work.

Apply today and help us build Vancouvers most beautiful and enduring outdoor spaces.

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