Eskimo Point Lumber Supply is currently looking for a Journeyman Carpenter to join their Maintenance and Services team in Rankin & Arviat, NU.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Journeyman Carpenter is responsible for layout, installation, repairing, finishing, and maintaining various structures, fixtures, and buildings. Other duties will include designing, cutting, and measuring materials according to a client's requirements.

The incumbent will also work in cooperation with other trades and labourers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project.

This is a permanent, full-time position on a rotation schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform all aspects of carpentry for new construction or renovation work in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints

· Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as required

· Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials

· Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment

· Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations

· Complete and communicate work performed and next steps required, materials used, photos of work carried out and time tracking in both paper and electronic format

· Supervision/training of apprentices as required

· Oversee skilled labourers that are assigned to assist with any project work

· Perform tasks in accordance to health and safety standards

· Be on call-out team to handle emergencies

· Travel to other various communities in Nunavut when needed

· Other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

· 5+ years’ technical and trade experience

· Current carpentry license / Red Seal Certification

· Understanding of the current regulations within the field

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills on a technical level

· Able to work both independently and as part of a team

· Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Must be flexible with good judgement delivering high level of efficiency and proficiency

· Must demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor

· Strong client focus with demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service

· Must have a strong work ethic and be reliable

· Physically fit with good hand-eye coordination

· Current 5F driver’s license

· Able to pass the required criminal record and vulnerable sector background checks

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

· Dental care

· Disability insurance

· Extended health care

· Life insurance

· RRSP match

Vision care

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

• Do you have a Red Seal Certification Yes/No (preferred)

Work Location: In person