Job Description

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Construction

Various locations

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Renovation

Willing to relocate

Commercial

Industrial

Residential

Level of expertise
Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities/ Tasks
Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
Estimate costs and materials
Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools

Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Safety vest

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Punctuality

Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply
By email
[email protected]

What you must include in your application:
Cover letter

Answers to the following screening questions:

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References attesting experience

Required languages: English

Education level: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Required skills: listed in ad

Closest intersection: Kelowna