Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic builder with proud Atlantic Canadian roots, a purpose-driven culture, and an unwavering commitment to exceeding client expectations and having positive community impact? DORA Construction is looking for you!

Why choose DORA Construction to build your career?

Make an Impact in Local Communities with Projects That Build Communities*

Since 2003, DORA has delivered exceptional projects ranging from large commercial projects to meticulous restorations, building with pride, skill, and integrity. With office locations in Halifax, Lunenburg, and Sydney, DORA's service offering encompasses design flexibility, innovative building technologies, project management excellence and client relationship focus and covers a broad spectrum of project types including new retail, commercial, residential, and industrial, Net Zero, historic restorations, community/non-profit and First Nations construction.

Become Part of a Rewarding and Inclusive Work Environment*

DORA believes in not only talking the talk, but we also stand by our values and ensure our employees do as well. We are committed now more than ever to providing a safe, diverse and inclusive workforce for everyone. We support ongoing training, education, and leadership to encourage personal and professional growth for all. Our commitment to getting the job done and building quality client relationships is visible through our humility and teamwork every day, whether it be in the office or on the job site. We celebrate our successes together and are proud when our vision comes to life!

Dora Construction believes in building communities that are connected and make an impact.

We build solid. We build engagement with our clients. We build partnerships with key players on every project. We build understanding of every stakeholder's role. We build on our guiding principles. We build with a long-term view.

From our solid foundation, we will build yours. We build solid.

Opportunity- Carpenter

Reporting directly to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager, as a carpenter with DORA Construction, you will be building communities that make an impact. A vital part of our construction team, DORA Construction is currently looking for like-minded, experienced carpenters with a focus on safety, who are proud to go to work and make a difference each day.

Position Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:*

Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Assisting supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation. 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. Follow compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations. Provide excellent customer service. Build foundations, install floor systems, lay subflooring, and erect walls and roof systems. Maintain, repair, and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants, and other establishments. Other tasks as assigned by the Site Superintendent.

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma.

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or a minimum of four years' experience as a journey-level carpenter

Knowledge of Mathematics

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Work Location: In person