Job Description

Carpenters/Home Renovators at On Side rebuild and restore damaged personal property anywhere and anytime a disaster strikes. With the goal of getting things back to a pre-disaster state Home Renovators use the skills of carpenters, drywallers, painters and magicians! Making clients believe magic has happened is all part of a day for a GRT.

Responsible for...

The multi-talented Home Renovator is skilled in the following ways:

Repairs to wooden structures of all sorts Framing Flooring Drywalling, mudding, sanding and finishing Brush and roller painting (could include walls, ceilings, trim, landscapes, and portraiture not included) Ceiling installation, knockdown and texturing Insulation and vapour barrier installation Being awesome, in general! Installation Doors Trim, moldings, and baseboards Hardware installation Cabinetry

What you bring

The Home Renovator brings a host of abilities to their work, not the least being a 'get it done!' attitude. Additional abilities required include:

Experience working in construction environments Willingness to cross train into other departments Tools and the skills to use them Strong people and communication skills Attention to detail, passion for quality and pride in the work you do A safety mindset Valid drivers license Ability to pass a criminal record check Ability to communicate in English

Other stuff that'll help you be successful but isn't mandatory:

Skilled trades ticket (Carpenter, Painter, Cabinetmaker) IICRC certification (restoration focus) WHMIS First Aid

Of Note

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement.

What's in it for you?

We're an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people! We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also love that we're able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching and a comprehensive health plan which includes extended medical (ex. chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance. At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Get on our side!

Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and in our industry, this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother Nature usually doesn't wait for an invitation, but we're in the business of dealing with party crashers, and we've done it for over 40 years!

We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John's, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between. Our fantastic team of over 2,000 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we're growing--YOU could be the next great addition!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday On call Overtime Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Will you practice good housekeeping at all times to ensure a safe and non-cluttered worksite: Work with a "clean as you go" mentality? This position requires dependability. A successful person is reliable: arriving at work on time and as scheduled, prepared for the day. This is important when working in a team.
Will you be reliable and dependable for your team members?

Is your Carpentry experience from employment or personal or combination of both? Please explain: Are you able to work a Rotating On-Call Schedule (Responding to emergency calls after business hours)? This is additional to scheduled daytime hours as per the schedule. Premium and overtime is paid. Cross training is required for this role. Successful candidates will be trained in Emergency, Demolition and Water Damage . Are you able and willing to train and work in other roles? Restoration work can be dirty. Flooded basements and sewer backups are the norm. Are you able and willing to work in these conditions? This position requires someone who can go into a home that had flood or fire damage and be able to complete the repairs: drywall, painting, fixing damage using rough and trim carpentry and other applicable skills. Please describe why you would be the best fit for this job: Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Do you have basic computer and/or tablet/iPad experience? Are you comfortable operating a phone to navigate through applications and record info as instructed? Are you physically fit? This position can be physically demanding and requires a person to lift, bend, crouch, reach, kneel, etc.
Experience:

rough carpentry: 1 year (preferred) drywalling/ drywall repairs/ patching: 1 year (preferred) brush and roller painting: 1 year (preferred) trim carpentry: 1 year (preferred) home renovation: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Canadian Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person