Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and versatile **JOURNEYPERSON CARPENTER – LEAD HAND**
*Full-Time · Residential New Build & Renovation · Reports to Site Manager
We are growing1 and we're building the team to match. We are looking for an experienced, self-directed Journeyperson Carpenter to step into a Lead Hand role on active residential job sites. This is a hands-on leadership position for a tradesperson who takes ownership of their work, earns the trust of their crew, and delivers quality craftsmanship from framing to finish. If you're ready to grow with a company that values skilled trades and rewards reliability, we want to hear from you
**THE ROLE**
- Lead a small crew of carpenters and apprentices on residential new builds and renovation projects
- Plan and execute daily work schedules, material staging, and task delegation under site manager direction
- Perform and oversee all phases of rough and finish carpentry — framing, sheathing, trim, cabinetry, doors, windows, and stairs
- Maintain safe, organized, and efficient job sites; enforce tool and equipment protocols
- Liaise directly with the site manager on progress, deficiencies, and scheduling updates
- Mentor apprentices and junior carpenters, setting standards for quality and workmanship
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications accurately
- Identify and resolve on-site issues independently before escalating when necessary
**TECHNICAL SKILLS**
- Highly proficient in all aspects of residential framing — walls, floors, roofs, and structural elements
- Expert-level finish carpentry: trim, moulding, built-ins, and detailed millwork
- Experienced in full renovation scope — demo through completion — including heritage and occupied homes
- Competent with formwork, blocking, backing, and fire-stopping requirements
- Skilled in layout, levelling, squaring, and use of all standard hand and power tools
- Familiar with building codes, site safety requirements, and quality standards for residential construction
**LEADERSHIP & CONDUCT**
- Proven ability to self-manage time, tasks, and priorities without constant supervision
- Strong communicator — clear, direct, and respectful with crew, trades, and management
- Accountable for crew performance, productivity, and conduct on site
- Solutions-oriented with a calm, professional attitude under pressure or tight timelines
- Leads by example — punctual, safety-conscious, and consistently high in quality of work
**REQUIREMENTS**
- Journeyperson Carpenter certificate
- Valid, clean Class 5 driver's licence — no restrictions
- Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) — clear
- Minimum 5 years field experience post-certification
- Demonstrated lead hand or supervisory experience
- Reliable transportation to job sites
- Own basic hand tools as standard of the trade
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather
*Qualified candidates are invited to submit a résumé with contact email. Only applicants meeting all mandatory requirements will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.*.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00-$36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Carpentry: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: On the road
