Overview

Sanpal Enterprises Ltd dba J and J Construction located at Unit 19, 220 Kaien Road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P4, has a vacancy for a one (1) 2nd year Carpentry Apprentice on a full-time permanent basis. See our website www.jandjconstruction.ca.  The applicant will be working in Prince Rupert at various sites and extended services to Terrace.

Duties

·      Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
·      Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials
·      Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
·      Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
·      Assist in framing, sheathing and finishing
·      Practice job site safety
·      Maintain a high standard of housekeeping habits that include work areas and tools
·      English is the language used at the workplace

Experience

·      1 – 2 years of rough or finishing carpentry experience as a minimum.
·      Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements an asset

Personal Traits

·      Work Safely and without guidance
·      Have own tools and transport with a valid driver license
·      Be personable and able to communicate with clients and trades
·      Have above average problem-solving skills and be able to overcome obstacles on complicated projects
·      Be professional and respectful demeanour with clients, sub-trades, and crew members

Education

·      High School Certificate (Grade 12)

Wages & Benefits

·      Base rate of $24.88 per hour, plus the following: Will include on each hour worked:
o   12% ($2.99) standard holiday pay
o   Benefit plan of $2.90
o   Pension plan of $4.24
o   Admin Fund of 0.30
o   Training Fund of 0.25
o   Rehab Plan of $0.04
o   Member Assist of 0.05
Total package per hour will be $35.65
·      40 hours per week, paid bi-weekly
·      Should overtime be required, will be paid after 40 hrs @ 1.5
·      Worker will join the Construction Maintenance Allied Workers union once trial period is complete.
·      Benefits include Group Life Insurance, Uninsured Life Benefits, Dependent Life Insurance, Long -Term Disability, Extended Health Plan, Vision, Dental, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Bereavement Leave, Employee & Family Assistance Plan, Paramedical Services – see www.cmaw.ca/members-info/benefits;
·      Pension Plan
·      Accommodation that is not more than 30% of the gross wages will be found for the employee.  Employee must pay the accommodation
·      Relocation assistance will be provided

How to Apply

Please send the following to office@jandjconstruction.ca

a.     Resume
b.     3 references
c.     Answer to the following questions

·      On a blueprint drawing, what would the lines in which measurements are referenced to be called?
·      What is the name of the vertical member of a wall system that is supported by a bottom and top plate?
·      You need to mark a line on a floor that is to be 10 meters (32′ 10″). What is the best layout tool to use?

Only applications that complies with the above requirements will be considered