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Carpenter

Lake Country, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 8, 2026
1 position

$34–$43 / hour

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

Job summary

The carpenter will perform various site carpentry tasks including rough wood framing, building hoardings, and operating heavy machinery. They are also responsible for maintaining site cleanliness and ensuring all work complies with safety standards.

Job details

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Are you conscious about safety? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you have a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn? Do you get satisfaction from a job well done and like to celebrate success when you’ve worked hard to get there? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you. We’re currently looking for a Carpenter to join our multi-family, wood frame construction project team in Lake Country, BC. WHY HIGHSTREET? Highstreet is the largest developer, builder and operator of net-zero-ready homes in Canada and the only one offering double the standard warranty. We also manage our own growing portfolio of 1,400+ rental apartments with customer service scores that consistently rank among the best in the industry. Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. Help us achieve that vision. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Highstreet Carpenter, you will see yourself accomplishing a variety of carpentry tasks throughout the day while working closely with all project stakeholders. This includes our trade partners, consultants, and Highstreet employees. The primary responsibilities in this role will include: Site carpentry as required including rough wood framing Build hoardings and temporary shelters Boom lift and skid steer operation Maintaining site cleanliness Champion work site safety Perform all duties assigned by the Foreman IDEAL CANDIDATE A highly motivated and self-aware individual who enjoys learning new skills and growing upon current strengths. Top candidates will be team players who are organized, resilient, adaptable, and approachable. Qualifications / Requirements: 4+ years of carpentry experience or similar role Solid understanding of construction practices, equipment and WorkSafe requirements Working knowledge of concrete forming, finishing and cutting General knowledge of window and door installation Basic understanding of building envelope systems and installation Strong attention to detail with hands-on experience in finish carpentry Mechanical aptitude Good physical conditioning and stamina Ticketed on skid steer, zoom boom, and/or excavator would be an asset Comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation Compensation Package: Hourly Salary: $33.65-$43.27 per hour, dependent on experience The posted salary range reflects our target hourly wage for this role. Most successful candidates are offered salaries near the midpoint of the range, based on their experience and qualifications. Annual Bonus: Highstreet pays an annual bonus based on company performance. A typical bonus for a Carpenter is approximately 14% of annual salary. Determined annually, the bonus could be higher or lower, depending on performance results. Investment Opportunity: Highstreet encourages all employees to share in our success by offering the opportunity to invest in the projects we build and operate. To encourage employee investment, Highstreet matches employee investment at 50%, up to 20% of annual salary (i.e. for every $1 invested by the employee, Highstreet invests $0.50 on the employee's behalf). The investments are TFSA and RRSP eligible. Additional requirements: Satisfactory criminal and credit check. Employees are required to have a smartphone and be willing to download certain apps for timekeeping etc.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of carpentry experience and a solid understanding of construction practices and equipment. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are required.