As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for reading blueprints and working with lumber, plywood, wallboard, and other materials to help within the scope of our Building Envelope projects. You may build and repair wooden structures and use a variety of tools such as hammers, power saws, tape measures, drills, etc. depending on the needs of our Building Envelope project.
With over two decades of experience, New City is staffed with an amazing group of professionals, engineers, project managers, and people from different trades that delivers reliable and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of building renewal challenges on both new and existing buildings. Come join our team!
Responsibilities:

• Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists, and stud work
• Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer\xe2\x80\x99s budget and style
• Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job
• Reading blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by other construction professionals, architects, and building code recommendations
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and other construction professionals
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience as a Carpenter or equivalent.
  
• A certificate in the relevant area is preferred.
• Experience in using hand and power tools such as drills, chisels, sanders, saws, and nail guns.
• Commitment to job site safety and project quality
• Understanding of construction procedures, equipment, and Safety Guidelines
• Excellent organizational and execution skills
• Experience using construction machinery is an asset

Benefits: We offer world-class health benefits, a competitive salary package, a salary based on performance, a registered retirement savings program, additional time off between Christmas and New Year\xe2\x80\x99s Day, stable work-life balance, a positive and fun corporate culture, Right Directions Employee Assistance Program, and many more!
New City Contracting strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, New City Contracting will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout employment.