Job Description

Company Overview

URS is a Northern BC restoration company and has recently become a member of the Canstar Group of Companies. With branches in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, and Quesnel, URS focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural damage to their home or business.



We are a company that builds careers, with training initiatives like the Perfect File building skills that prepare you for the advancement opportunities that we are known for, as well as a Tuition Reimbursement Program where employees are eligible to have a portion, or all of their Post Secondary/Trade or other professional training courses paid for.

Position Overview

A Carpenter is responsible for helping those who have been affected by fire or flood damage by rebuilding and restoring areas of homes back to their original state. Our reconstruction team is looking for individuals who are skilled in or looking to apprentice or cross train in any of the following: drywall, painting, ceiling texture & installation or carpentry. We hire employees that are new to the trades and train them in to be valuable and versatile employees that can perform a wide array of tasks. As employees develop, we offer them further training so they are continuously developing in the below areas.

Carpentry

Construct wood and steel frame structures in compliance with building codes and project specifications Accurately read and interpret building plans, blueprints, and technical drawings Install sphalt shingle and metal roofing Install floor, wall, and roof trusses Build, assemble, and install concrete formwork for foundations and other structural elements Install exterior siding and related finishes Build stairs, install windows and exterior doors Frame columns, beams, wood walls and bulkheads Must be willing to cross train in drywall and paint
Health and Safety

Ensure that self and others adhere to Canstar's health and safety practices and procedures Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently Understand safety policies and protocols Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required

Who we are looking for:

Red Seal Carpenter Strong skills in framing, trusses, roofing, siding, and concrete forms. Helpful skills include: kitchen and bathroom installations, chair rail and wainscoting, veneer, moldings and crown, mortise door hinges, drilling for locksets, vanities, and steel stud framing Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications. Sound knowledge of the BC Building Code and related regulations. The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift A driver's license and personal truck/cargo van/minivan or vehicle large enough to transport 4x8 sheets of drywall and to attend jobsites is a must (generous monthly vehicle allowance is provided) An eagerness to bulk your paycheck with overtime hours as we are a 24/7 emergency services company, and all positions will have a component of on-call work on a rotational basis A great attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and serve our customers The ability to wear personal protective equipment to keep you safe on site, including a respirator. We enter people's homes, so a clean criminal record as it relates to work and a driver's abstract with only minor infractions is required

Perks of working for Universal Restoration...

Competitive compensation RRSP & extended health and dental benefits for you and your family Great company culture and career advancement opportunities * Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs!)