Carpenter

Job Title: Carpenter

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work as a carpenter on a variety of industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across the Lower Mainland, with a strong focus on concrete formwork for footings, columns, pillars, and anchor bolts. You will contribute to seismic upgrades, substation projects, and other large-scale builds by reading drawings, building and stripping forms, and supporting both civil and general labour tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build, set, and strip concrete forms for footings, columns, pillars, and anchor bolts on industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.
• Perform layout and free-forming work in accordance with project specifications and drawings.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate and efficient formwork installation.
• Work on seismic upgrades of schools and industrial facilities, ensuring high standards of safety and quality.
• Participate in substation and sub-grid projects, including work at sites such as Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, following all site-specific requirements.
• Use and maintain personal hand tools, including measuring tape, square, chalk line, and nail puller, to complete daily tasks.
• Collaborate closely with the site leadership and a small team of up to three coworkers to coordinate daily activities and meet project timelines.
• Perform civil and general labour duties as needed to support overall site operations and project progress.
• Follow all safety procedures on site, including fall protection, confined space protocols, and site-specific safety rules.
• Complete required safety and technical training, including BC Hydro safety training, and apply that knowledge on active job sites.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, team members, and other trades to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Travel between different project locations across the Lower Mainland as projects move and new assignments begin.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in concrete formwork.
• Experience working on industrial, commercial, and high-rise construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency in building, setting, and stripping concrete forms for footings, columns, pillars, and anchor bolts.
• Capability to perform layout and free-forming work accurately.
• Ownership and competent use of basic hand tools, including measuring tape, square, chalk line, and nail puller.
• Access to a reliable car for travel to various project sites across the Lower Mainland.
• Willingness to perform civil and general labour tasks when required.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively (10/10 communication).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Red Seal carpenter certification is an asset.
• Fall protection certification is an asset.
• Confined space training is an asset.
• Experience working on industrial or utility-related projects, including sub-grid or substation environments, is an advantage.
• Willingness to complete BC Hydro safety training and comply with all related safety requirements.
• Openness to obtaining additional certifications such as AWP, fall protection, and confined space, with support for training costs.
• Interest in participating in mentorship initiatives, either as a mentor or mentee, as the company builds its mentorship program.
• Ability to work effectively in small teams and adapt to changing project locations and scopes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned company that promotes an open-door culture, where communication and accessibility are valued at every level. The organization is actively building a mentorship program, offering a supportive environment for both apprentices and experienced tradespeople to grow and develop their skills. You can expect your hours to be properly tracked and signed off for apprenticeship purposes, helping you progress in your trade. The company invests in its people by paying for relevant certifications and classifications, including AWP, fall protection, and confined space training. A strong sense of team is fostered through regular events such as team barbecues and a yearly holiday celebration, and once you transition to permanent status, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Environment

You will work on projects located throughout the Lower Mainland, with assignments that move frequently as different sites progress. Current and upcoming work includes seismic upgrades of schools and industrial projects, as well as sub-grid station projects in locations such as Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. Typical hours are from 7:00 . to 3:00 ., with a 30-minute break around 11:00 . You will report directly to the site leadership and work alongside a small crew of up to three people, fostering close collaboration and teamwork. Parking arrangements vary by project, but parking is usually provided, and the company will generally look after parking costs. The work involves outdoor and site-based conditions typical of industrial and institutional construction, with a strong emphasis on safety, including site-specific training such as BC Hydro safety requirements and the use of fall protection and confined space procedures. Appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment are required in line with standard construction site expectations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Ridge, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Ridge,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.