Labourer/Carpenter
Company: Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
Head Office Location: 224 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora, Ontario
Wage: $30.71-$43.52
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Employment Conditions: Monday to Friday, 7:00AM - 4:00PM on site (evenings, nights and weekends as requested)
Company Profile:
Rutherford Contracting is a leading construction company specializing in ICI Buildings, Site Development, Facilities Management and Construction Management. With a commitment to excellence and safety, we deliver high-quality projects to our clients. We are proudly one of the first construction companies in Ontario to obtain the Certificate of Recognition (COR™). We are currently looking for a Labourer/Carpenter to join our team!
Role:
Contribute to the construction of projects through the provision of carpentry skills as well as physical labour and the competent use of personal and assigned tools and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret shop, structural, architectural, civil and rebar drawings;
- Complete material take offs and layout on construction projects;
- Frame, tile, install parapet and drywall;
- Complete hazard assessments and lead toolbox talks;
- Assemble, erect and dismantle shoring;
- Schedule and coordinate work on site;
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials;
- Build foundations;
- Install floor beams;
- Lay subflooring, erect walls and roof systems;
- Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings, and hardware;
- Operate small machinery and equipment
- Maintain, repair and renovate buildings and wooden structures in various jobsites; and
- Mentor apprentices.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Certified Red Seal Carpenter (or Journeyperson equivalent);
- 5 Years of experience performing the tasks listed in 'Key Responsibilities' above;
- Possess a valid driver's license;
- Punctual and reliable;
- Capable of producing work of acceptable quality and quantity;
- Ability to communicate promptly to Superintendent/Project Manager if an issue arises which needs to be resolved;
- Ability to operate small equipment
- Team player who is hard-working and eager to complete a task;
- Ability to mentor apprentices or supervise 1 - 2 people;
- Ability to work at heights, and in noisy and dusty work environments;
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and within tight timelines; and
- Ability to handle heavy loads and repetitive, physically demanding tasks.
Rutherford is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.71-$43.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Labouring: 5 years (required)
- Carpentry: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Red Seal License or Journeyperson equivalent (preferred)
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
