Apprentice Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

• We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only  one class  of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be  treated equal . We talk about being an  entrepreneurial-minded  organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program  including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program  to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance  for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences  that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement  opportunities

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. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

Job Description

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes : construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.Know the characteristics and proper use of all building construction materials.

Be proficient in the operation, safe use, and maintenance of hand and power tools.

Lay foundations, read drawings, and calculate quantities of materials.

Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

Set up scaffolding as needed and build stairs and other items.

Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.

Perform renovations as required and ensure an adequate supply of materials for preventative maintenance.

Keep a daily log of tasks and prepare a preventative maintenance schedule.

Assist with the delivery of other related municipal services and respond to the superintendent's direction.

Contribute to and participate in the effective use of the quality-control system.

Perform other related duties that may be assigned, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required, and the work does not exceed own limitations.

Qualifications

Additional Information

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community.  They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.