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Carpenter Apprentice (Full-time) - BlueCity Construction

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 1, 2026
1 position

$28–$37 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The carpenter apprentice will perform various construction tasks including concrete formwork, framing, and installation of building components while maintaining high quality and safety standards. They are responsible for operating tools, anticipating site issues, and communicating effectively with the site superintendent and foreman.

Job details

BlueCity Construction is part of Century Group’s portfolio of companies, delivering high-quality multi-family concrete high rise and low-rise wood frame structures. With our dedicated team of experienced construction professionals combined with the best consultant and trade partners, we are a recognized leader for constructing quality mixed-use liveable communities. Our COR® certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence in Health & Safety standards. What Can We Offer You? BlueCity Construction offers our team members a variety of benefits, including competitive salaries, health benefits which includes a healthcare spending account and wellness spending account, maternity leave top-up program, matching pension plan (DCPP), and the ability to advance your career through training and development opportunities. Role Summary The Carpenter position is a full time regular position on our construction site. This position reports to the BlueCity Construction Site Superintendent and works closely alongside other team members in a collaborative manner. All work performed must comply within BlueCity’s high quality standards of quality workmanship. BlueCity employees all work to ensure their work is done in a safe and timely manner. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Must have knowledge of plan reading, layout, concrete formwork, framing, steel stud, window and door install, siding, roofing, drywall, minor electrical and minor mechanical Ability to operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment Responsible to anticipate issues related to quality, safety, deadlines and proactively communicate them to the Carpenter Foreman Knowledgeable of other trade disciplines and have a good understanding of the processes on a construction site Maintain understanding and ensure compliance with BlueCity’s safety program Perform other related duties as required Education & Experience Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of carpentry or hands on construction experience in the industry. Ability to work with hand and power carpentry tools and other construction equipment. Level 2 First Aid an asset. Ability to maintain a positive professional attitude and work in a fast paced environment. Experience in large projects would be an asset. Must have a satisfactory criminal record check. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner Good team player and takes direction well Manual lifting is a requirement Strong verbal and written communication skills Self-starter who leads by example and readily assumes responsibility for results Strong work ethic, high standards, and a sense of personal accountability and ownership Punctual, reliable, dependable and self-motivated Dedicated to meeting and exceeding BlueCity objectives as well as fulfilling personal and career-related goals Be safety orientated, self-motivated and work well with others We are seeking top-tier talent to join and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to our initiatives; if this is you, apply now to discover your next career move! BCC1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of carpentry or hands-on construction experience. Proficiency in using hand and power tools, along with the ability to perform manual labor in a fast-paced environment, is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Healthcare spending account • Wellness spending account • Maternity leave top-up program • Matching pension plan • Training and development opportunities