Job Description

Are you a woodworker or passionate about woodworking? Do you live in Downtown Toronto and want to expand your career in a creative and growing industry?

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with wood and wants to help build something new from the ground up.

About Us

We are a growing Canadian wood manufacturing company with a fully operational mill and wood shop located in Barrie, ON. We specialize in high-quality domestic and exotic hardwoods, live edge slabs, and custom handcrafted furniture. Now, we are expanding into Downtown Toronto -- bringing premium wood materials and woodworking experiences closer to the city's makers, designers, and DIY community.

We are looking for a passionate woodworker to lead and grow our new downtown location.

Position Overview

This role combines woodworking expertise with retail and community engagement. You will be responsible for setting up and managing a new wood retail space, promoting it locally, and helping Toronto customers access unique materials and woodworking services.

As the business grows, this role will expand into hosting workshops, assisting customers with custom project orders, and representing our brand in the Toronto design and maker community.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in setting up and organizing the downtown wood retail space Receive, prepare, and merchandise wood products and woodworking supplies Greet, educate, and support customers choosing materials for their projects Maintain a safe and tidy workshop environment Create awareness through advertising and community engagement Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, local groups, local partnerships, etc. Provide basic woodworking guidance and support to customers Support orders for custom furniture -- taking measurements and project details Future development of woodworking classes and hands-on experiences Track inventory and coordinate restocking from our Barrie wood shop

Qualifications

Hands-on woodworking experience (professional or hobbyist level) Strong customer service and communication skills Comfort with basic tools and safe shop practices Social media and advertising skills (Facebook, Instagram, online marketplace) Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset -- excited to build something new Ability to occasionally lift and move wood products (~50-100 lbs)

Nice to Have

Experience hosting workshops or teaching woodworking Retail sales experience Knowledge of hardwood species and finishing products
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.20-$37.19 per hour

Work Location: In person