Job Title: Red Seal Carpenter (10 years of Experience minimum)
Company: Honestly Handy Ltd.
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Starting Pay: $45.00/hour (Base) | Up to $55.00/hour (Based on additional skills)
Hours: Full-Time (35–40 site hours/week)
Honestly Handy Ltd.
Honestly Handy Ltd. is a premier Winnipeg service and renovation firm specializing in five core service pillars:
- Bathroom & Home Renovations
- Doors & Finish Carpentry
- Concrete Step Restoration & Replacement (Concrete & Wood )
- Drywall Sheeting, Taping & Painting
- Age-in-Place & Medical Modifications
We do not compete on price; we compete on unmatched craftsmanship, absolute transparency, and clean site execution. We care about our customers property and maintain strict dust protection and cleanliness standards.
Do you look in the mirror every morning and say to yourself, “I’m the best” ? If you’re a veteran tradesman tired of sloppy sites, disorganization, and bosses who cut corners, we offer a structured, professional, and flexible environment built for tradespeople who take pride in doing the job right.
The Role
We are seeking a strictly vetted, 10+ year Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter to lead residential and light commercial sites. You will execute concrete forming, interior wall framing, exterior step rebuilds, high-end interior renovations, and finish carpentry (including interior/exterior door repair and replacement).
Core Responsibilities & Expectations:
- Field Production: Execute concrete forming, framing, layout, interior/exterior door repairs/replacements, wood steps, small decks, drywall sheeting/taping/sanding,casing, baseboard, and trim. You must also be able to accomplish concrete chipping and grinding tasks.
- Secondary Skills (Bonus / Willing to Train): Ability to assist with concrete placing, painting/priming, and drywall taping (pre-fill, applying tape, placing screws, and sanding only). Candidates with validated finishing skills qualify for the upper pay band ($50+/hr).
- Customer Communication: Clear, consistent communication, with our customers. It is your responsibility to communicate your start and end times with the customer daily. The customer must agree and the customers availability is top priority.
- Administrative & Safety Protocols: Complete mandatory daily job site checklists, safety paperwork, hazard assessments, and photo logs via field software.
- You will be required to take online training (paid) to learn our business software.
- Be Prepared: You are expected to come prepared for a full 8 hour day. This includes water, food, appropriate clothing, a full tank of fuel in your vehicle, charged phone, company tablet, wallet, and your tools.
Schedule & Site Perks:
- Flexible Daily Site Start: Choose your site start time between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM daily. **Pending Customer Approval**
- Site Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week (7 to 8 hours/day on site). A 30-minute unpaid lunch break is mandatory daily (e.g., 7.5 total hours on site yields 7 billable field hours).
- Overtime: Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to hit critical project milestones. Overtime is paid after 40 hours a week.
Vehicle & Tool Requirements ( MANDATORY):
- Working Truck Required: Must own a truck in solid working condition. You are required to carry tools and some materials. Large materials like drywall will be delivered.
- Vehicle Compensation: Paid standard government per-kilometre rates for work-related driving (this is TAX FREE!!), PLUS a $1,200 annual vehicle maintenance budget ($100 accrued/released per full month worked, fully bankable—e.g., work 6 full months, accumulated balance is $600 for maintenance/tires.
- Hand Tools (LIST BELOW): Must arrive daily with a complete, professional personal hand tool kit. Power tools, specialty machinery, ladders, scaffolding, and consumables are fully supplied by the company.
Strict Security Requirements:
- Must provide and pass a clean Criminal Record Check upon hire prior to deployment on site.
- Must possess a Red Seal certificate in carpentry.
To review our standard of workmanship, visit our site at: www.honestlyhandy.ca
Tool Checklist (Mandatory)
- Tool Pouch, Bag, or Tool Box
- Hammer (16oz - 22oz)
- Tape Measure (25' minimum)
- 2' Level
- 4' Level
- Torpedo Level (magnetic)
- Speed Square
- Framing Square
- Chalk Line
- String Line
- Nail Set(s)
- Wood Chisels (Set)
- Flat Pry Bar
- Small Crowbar (Wonder Bar)
- Nail Puller (Cat's Paw)
- Utility Knife (with blades)
- Tin Snips (Left - Red)
- Tin Snips (Right - Green)
- Tin Snips (Straight - Yellow)
- Stud Finder (with extra batteries)
- Metal File
- Drywall Rasp
- Small Socket Set
- Crescent Wrench (Small)
- Crescent Wrench (Large)
- Channel Locks
- Pliers
- Side Cutters
- Phillips Screwdrivers (#1, #2)
- Robertson Screwdrivers (#1, #2)
- Flat Head Screwdrivers
- Torx Driver Set
- Sliding T-Bevel
- Stair Gauges
- Block Plane
- Hacksaw
- Allen Wrench Set (Metric and Imperial)
- Knee Pads
Pay: $45.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
Application question(s):
- Are you willing and able to provide a clean Criminal Record Check prior to your first day of employment?
- Do you have a dependable truck to use daily?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Carpentry: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
