Carpentry Foreman

Overview

Staxon Construction is looking for a Full-Time Carpentry Foreman (NOC 72013)! This is a full-time, permanent position with 40 hours per week, $40.00/hour, with benefits.

Job Description:

·         Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters, apprentices and labourers on site

·         Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate carpentry activities with other subcontractors and trades

·         Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings to determine work requirements and assign crew accordingly

·         Requisition materials and supplies and coordinate daily material and labour requirements

·         Conduct phase inspections and quality-assurance checks to confirm structural work meets engineering specifications and the BC Building Code

·         Resolve work problems on site and recommend measures to improve productivity

·         Train, mentor and arrange training for apprentices and junior crew members, including supporting apprentice progression toward Red Seal certification

·         Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed and enforced on site in accordance with WorkSafeBC requirements

·         Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, scheduling and crew assignment

·         Perform hands-on carpentry work alongside the crew as required by the phase of the build

Job Requirements:

·         Minimum 5 years’ residential carpentry experience.

·         Experience across structural framing, foundations and formwork, and exterior and interior finish carpentry.

·         Experience leading and scheduling a crew is an asset.

·         Completion of secondary school or equivalent.

·         Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings

·         Valid BC driver’s licence and reliable transportation to a mountain-resort worksite

·         Personal hand and power tool kit (Staxon provides all heavy and specialty equipment)

·         Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification

·         Fall Protection / Fall Arrest training

·         Ability to work at heights, outdoors, in variable mountain weather conditions

·         Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

·         Language in the workplace is English

Benefits:

·         Wawanesa group insurance: extended health, dental and disability coverage, no waiting period

·         4% vacation pay, paid on each cheque

·         Sick leave and statutory holidays per BC Employment Standards

·         $100.00 per month tool allowance

·         All heavy and specialty equipment provided, plus a fully equipped backup trailer on site

·         Wage reviews

Job Location:

Work location: Monashee Ridge, Big White Mountain Resort.

Office is located at: 1889 Begbie Rd, Kelowna, BC V1V 2X4.

Head office is located at: PO Box 396, Grandora, SK S0K 1V0.

To Apply:

To those interested please email your resume to admin@staxon.ca. Please indicate on the email subject that you are applying for the Foreman position.