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.