Apprentice Carpenter

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives,  you  benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are  gritty ,  accountable , and  driven — with a  mindset rooted in initiative and purpose.

Job Description

Expected Wage: $26.00 - $41.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

Are you looking to supplement your regular income?

Do you work shift work or part time currently?

Chandos is excited to offer a casual and flexible work opportunity for qualified individuals!

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.

• Lay building foundations.
• Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re-shoring.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure
• Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs, and framing for cement
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.
• Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.
• Perform renovations as required

Qualifications

• Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program, Carpenter.
• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter
• Currently working in the trade
• Motivated, Hardworking, able to work long hours
• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety, and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates
• SiteReadyBC training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training, it can be made available.
• Various locations available
• Valid Drivers License and clean abstract preferred
• Work in all weather conditions. 

As part of the recruitment process, selected candidates may be required to complete a pre‑employment physical assessment to confirm ability to perform the essential functions of the role safely.

Additional Information

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process. 

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

• We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only  one class  of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be  treated equal . We talk about being an  entrepreneurial-minded  organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program  including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program  to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Regular company-wide engagement  opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position

AI Disclosure

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen , assess , or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen , assess , or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.