Sanpal Enterprises Ltd dba J and J Construction located at Unit 19, 220 Kaien Road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P4, has a vacancy for a one (1) 2nd year Carpentry Apprentice on a full-time permanent basis. See our website www.jandjconstruction.ca. The applicant will be working in Prince Rupert at various sites and extended services to Terrace.
Duties
· Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
· Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials
· Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
· Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
· Assist in framing, sheathing and finishing
· Practice job site safety
· Maintain a high standard of housekeeping habits that include work areas and tools
· English is the language used at the workplace
Experience
· 1 – 2 years of rough or finishing carpentry experience as a minimum.
· Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements an asset
Personal Traits
· Work Safely and without guidance
· Have own tools and transport with a valid driver license
· Be personable and able to communicate with clients and trades
· Have above average problem-solving skills and be able to overcome obstacles on complicated projects
· Be professional and respectful demeanour with clients, sub-trades, and crew members
Education
· High School Certificate (Grade 12)
Wages & Benefits
· Base rate of $24.88 per hour, plus the following: Will include on each hour worked:
o 12% ($2.99) standard holiday pay
o Benefit plan of $2.90
o Pension plan of $4.24
o Admin Fund of 0.30
o Training Fund of 0.25
o Rehab Plan of $0.04
o Member Assist of 0.05
Total package per hour will be $35.65
· 40 hours per week, paid bi-weekly
· Should overtime be required, will be paid after 40 hrs @ 1.5
· Worker will join the Construction Maintenance Allied Workers union once trial period is complete.
· Benefits include Group Life Insurance, Uninsured Life Benefits, Dependent Life Insurance, Long -Term Disability, Extended Health Plan, Vision, Dental, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Bereavement Leave, Employee & Family Assistance Plan, Paramedical Services – see www.cmaw.ca/members-info/benefits;
· Pension Plan
· Accommodation that is not more than 30% of the gross wages will be found for the employee. Employee must pay the accommodation
· Relocation assistance will be provided
How to Apply
Please send the following to office@jandjconstruction.ca
a. Resume
b. 3 references
c. Answer to the following questions
· On a blueprint drawing, what would the lines in which measurements are referenced to be called?
· What is the name of the vertical member of a wall system that is supported by a bottom and top plate?
· You need to mark a line on a floor that is to be 10 meters (32′ 10″). What is the best layout tool to use?
Only applications that complies with the above requirements will be considered