Description
Your Team
The Carpenter is a front-line quality control position responsible and accountable for auditing the compliance of buildings under construction for conformance with plans, specifications, building code, quality conformance, system function, and completion of any job specific details.
The Carpenter is also responsible for general carpentry duties, identifying, communicating, coordinating and executing the final detailing and any necessary repairs to all cosmetic surfaces, fixtures, while assisting the site construction team in constructing housing units to Brookfield’s high standard of quality and workmanship.
Your Key Deliverables
Perform pre-backfill, framing and mechanical complete
Quality check · Use levels, rulers, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment while performing Quality Control duties
Liaise with municipal officials as required regarding items of code compliance
Liaise with framing, forming and erecting contractors to educate in Brookfield best practices and quality requirements and techniques
Train and mentor junior staff in Brookfield Best Practices and construction techniques
Provide formal documentation of quality control checks to managers and responsible trades
Follow up on identified deficiencies until rectified · Review and audit homes under construction on a daily basis
Work from blueprints or follow instructions from managers
General layout, grades, walls, floors, roof
Determine height, width, length, and other proportions
Select materials and equipment for the task at hand
Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall
Utilize common hand and power tools for general carpentry work, including repairs
Work from heights following OH&S Act, Regulation and Code
Work with various construction methods and housing products
Install partitions, doors, and windows
Move materials and equipment · Support other aspects of Brookfield construction operations as required
Audit various installed finished materials, building life systems, installations, fixtures and appliance for fit, finish and function
Perform light touch-ups as required to surfaces such as drywall, painting, finishing carpentry, flooring, cabinets, electrical, plumbing and fiberglass glass tubs, etc.
Maintain a clean work site and participate in site maintenance and cleaning activities
Participate in Brookfield Safety Program
Assist in training of junior staff on tool use and Safe work Practices
Assist in training of Framing & Erecting Contractors in Brookfield Site Safety Requirements
Ensure safety rails on stairwells
Ensure proper access into homes.
May require install wood walkways
Provide required safety inspections
Must Haves
A minimum of two years of general carpentry experience, or an active participant in carpentry apprenticeship, a journeyman carpenter or equivalent
Detail oriented, strong organizational and computer skills
Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Safety Training Certificates (e.g. Basics of Supervision, First Aid and CPR, Fall Arrest, Natural Gas, Propane, WHIMIS, OSHA).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle required; must be able to travel to job sites located outside of public transit routes.
Physical Requirements
The position will include the following physical requirements :
Walk uneven terrain
Climb stairs
Lift / push / pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to hear for safety reasons- hearing aids are acceptable
Vision- 20 / 20 and is acceptable if they are wearing glasses or contacts
Crawl- maneuver through difficult areas
Kneel down
Climb up and down a ladder
Your Opportunity
We are proud to offer our employees what they value most :
Competitive compensation
Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
RRSP program, contributions begins day 1
Career development programs
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.