ABOUT THE POSITION
Please note that Nahanni Construction’s Head Office is located in Yellowknife, NWT. The location for this job ad applies to various remote construction sites across Northern Canada.
Nahanni Construction Ltd. is accepting resumes for Carpenters to work at our various project sites. The successful candidates will work on a rotational schedule in a remote work camp environment.
SCOPE
- Building forms and stripping forms.
- Pouring concrete.
- Operating hand tools and power-actuated tools.
- Installing heating/hoarding, temporary fencing, guardrails, handrails, and barriers as required.
- Participating in daily toolbox talks.
- Reviewing and preparing daily Field Level Hazard Assessments.
- Participating in weekly safety meetings.
- Advising supervision of unsafe conditions or acts that may be dangerous to oneself and other workers.
- Read, interpret, and act on instructions from supervision.
- Prepare layout, including selecting materials, planning sequences, and work methods.
- Installing shoring.
- Ensuring tools and equipment are returned to job boxes and tool cribs.
- Report all incidents/accidents, including “near misses.”
- Scaffold and access build.
REQUIREMENTS
- Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter or completion of vocational school.
- Two years’ experience as a Journeyperson Carpenter is required.
- Industrial construction experience would be an asset.
- Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Ability to learn quickly and keep up with tight schedules.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Able to complete physically demanding work with significant periods of standing and kneeling.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Nahanni is an open-shop Contractor that provides competitive pay and benefits. Compensation is dependent on experience.
- Nahanni pays for, and books travel to and from the project site. In addition, employees are entitled to a rotational travel allowance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
