Job Description

Sanpal Enterprises Ltd dba J and J Construction located at Unit 19, 220 Kaien Road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P4, has a vacancy for a one (1) 2nd year Carpentry Apprentice on a full-time permanent basis. See our website www.jandjconstruction.ca. The applicant will be working in Prince Rupert at various sites and extended services to Terrace.

Duties

• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
• Assist in framing, sheathing and finishing
• Practice job site safety
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping habits that include work areas and tools
• English is the language used at the workplace

Experience

• 1 – 2 years of rough or finishing carpentry experience as a minimum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements an asset

Personal Traits

• Work Safely and without guidance
• Have own tools and transport with a valid driver license
• Be personable and able to communicate with clients and trades
• Have above average problem-solving skills and be able to overcome obstacles on complicated projects
• Be professional and respectful demeanour with clients, sub-trades, and crew members

Education

• High School Certificate (Grade 12)

Wages & Benefits

• Base rate of $24.88 per hour, plus the following: Will include on each hour worked:
o 12% ($2.99) standard holiday pay
o Benefit plan of $2.90
o Pension plan of $4.24
o Admin Fund of 0.30
o Training Fund of 0.25
o Rehab Plan of $0.04
o Member Assist of 0.05
Total package per hour will be $35.65
• 40 hours per week, paid bi-weekly
• Should overtime be required, will be paid after 40 hrs @ 1.5
• Worker will join the Construction Maintenance Allied Workers union once trial period is complete.
• Benefits include Group Life Insurance, Uninsured Life Benefits, Dependent Life Insurance, Long -Term Disability, Extended Health Plan, Vision, Dental, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Bereavement Leave, Employee & Family Assistance Plan, Paramedical Services – see www.cmaw.ca/members-info/benefits;
• Pension Plan
• Accommodation that is not more than 30% of the gross wages will be found for the employee. Employee must pay the accommodation
• Relocation assistance will be provided

How to Apply

Please send the following to [email protected]

a. Resume
b. 3 references
c. Answer to the following questions

• On a blueprint drawing, what would the lines in which measurements are referenced to be called?
• What is the name of the vertical member of a wall system that is supported by a bottom and top plate?
• You need to mark a line on a floor that is to be 10 meters (32′ 10″). What is the best layout tool to use?

Only applications that complies with the above requirements will be considered

Required languages: English

Education level: • High School Certificate (Grade 12)

Required skills: • 1 - 2 years of rough or finishing carpentry experience as a minimum. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements an asset

Additional skills / Assets: • Work Safely and without guidance • Have own tools and transport with a valid driver license • Be personable and able to communicate with clients and trades • Have above average problem-solving skills and be able to overcome obstacles on complicated projects • Be professional and respectful demeanour with clients, sub-trades, and crew members

Closest intersection: 220 Kaien Road