Job Title: Construction carpenter

Location: 835 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale, ON N0B 1K0

Job Type: Full Time

VanDel Construction Limited has been Building a Better Way since 1974 as one of South Western Ontario’s premier constructors of Institutional, Commercial, Industrial (ICI) Senior Living/Retirement, Hotel and Residential High/Mid Rise projects.

The dedication and commitment of our team continues to be the foundation of our growing business resulting in long-lasting customer relationships.

The Role

VanDel Construction is currently seeking an energized and motivated full-time construction carpenter.

Responsibilities:

-         Review architectural drawings, structural blueprints, and project sketches to understand design requirements, material needs, and construction dimensions.

-         Set out project layouts using precision measuring tools, ensuring all work aligns with applicable building codes and project specifications.

-         Measure, cut, shape, and join wood, engineered wood products, lightweight steel framing, and other construction materials to build structural and architectural elements.

-         Install foundations, set floor beams, lay subflooring, and frame walls and roof systems for new builds, additions, and renovations.

-         Fit and install doors, windows, stair systems, mouldings, hardware, and other trim components to complete architectural finishes.

-          Restore, upgrade, and modify wooden structures and building components in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

-         Support and supervise apprentices and labourers, ensuring safe work practices, quality workmanship, and adherence to project timelines.

-         Prepare or contribute to cost estimates, material takeoffs, and labour projections for clients or internal project planning.

-         Accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping lumber, wood, and other building materials;

-         Determine the dimensions of the framework to be constructed, measure, and cut the required building materials accordingly, and assemble the materials to form the framework;

-         Erecting temporary structures such as scaffolds and hoists;

-         Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems;

-         Fit and install trim items, such as doors, windows, stairs, moulding and hardware;

-         Performing repairs on existing framework structures that are damaged or structurally unsound to maintain or renovate them;

-         Performing cleanups of job sites by clearing away all carpentry debris and waste;

Qualifications:

·         Ability to work in a very fast-paced and demanding environment;

·         Construction industry experience is an asset

·         Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings

·         Strong measurement and layout skills

·         Proficiency with hand and power tools

·         Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations

·         Ability to construct, install, and repair wood and structural components

·         Physical stamina and manual dexterity

·         Problem‑solving and job‑site communication skills

Education

•             High school diploma/GED preferred

What We Offer

We will provide you with everything you need to excel in your role, including ongoing training and responsibility. We care for our team by providing a total value benefits package to all of our permanent team members plus their eligible dependents and spouses. Such benefits include:

·         Extended health care

·         Dental care

·         Vision care

·         RRSP program

·         Short-term and Long-term disability

·         3 Weeks vacation

Salary

·         $36.05 per hour

·         minimum 44-hour work week with overtime available

Apply Now

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter directly to info@vandel.ca

Thank you for your application, we will contact those individuals who closely meet the job requirements for an interview.