Job Title: Carpenter
Job Description
This role involves performing concrete formwork and rough carpentry on busy industrial construction sites in Coquitlam, BC. You will work closely with site leadership each day to review priorities, interpret blueprints, and complete a variety of tilt-up and structural concrete tasks, including panels, footings, slabs, retaining walls, stairs, and layouts. The position requires strong technical carpentry skills, the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Responsibilities
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Meet with the site superintendent daily to review priorities, understand project focus areas, and clarify expectations for the day.
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Attend morning toolbox meetings to receive task assignments, participate in safety discussions, and coordinate with the site team.
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Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings to plan and execute formwork and layout tasks accurately.
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Build and install formwork for tilt-up panels, footings, slabs, retaining walls, and stairs in a light industrial construction environment.
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Understand and follow the complete footing, slab, panel, and underground layout process, including selecting appropriate materials and planning work sequences and methods.
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Assist in preparing and setting up footing, slab, panel, and underground layouts to ensure accurate dimensions and alignment.
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Perform various types of light industrial tilt-up formwork, ensuring forms are square, level, properly braced, and ready for concrete placement.
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Use carpentry tools such as hammers, tape measures, squares, levels, and utility knives to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
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Verify measurements, check elevations, and confirm formwork accuracy before concrete pours.
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Collaborate with other carpenters, laborers, and sub-trades to coordinate work and maintain smooth site operations.
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Follow site safety procedures at all times, including participating in safety meetings and adhering to all safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
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Work independently when required, managing time effectively to complete assigned tasks within project schedules.
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Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
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Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to report progress, raise issues, and support problem-solving on site.
Essential Skills-
Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction as a Carpenter.
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At least 4+ years of experience with concrete formwork and rough carpentry.
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Proficiency in building and installing formwork for panels, footings, slabs, retaining walls, and stairs.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings with confidence.
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Solid understanding of footing, slab, panel, and underground layout processes, including materials selection and work sequencing.
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Experience working on commercial or industrial construction projects.
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Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with site leadership, team members, and sub-trades.
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Proven ability to work independently, stay motivated, and complete projects on time.
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Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to various job sites as required.
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Ownership of a complete carpenter’s tool belt, including hammer, tape measure, squares, levels, utility knife, and other necessary tools.
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Consistent punctuality and reliability in attending work and meeting schedule expectations.
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Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, busy construction environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
Additional Skills & Qualifications-
Tilt-up construction experience is an asset.
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Red Seal Carpenter certification is considered a strong advantage.
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Industrial construction experience is preferred.
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Telehandler or telehandling experience is an asset.
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Vehicle ownership is strongly preferred to access multiple sites.
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Demonstrated ability to adapt to new processes and changing site conditions.
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Comfort taking direction and collaborating with supervisors at all levels of experience.
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Strong teamwork skills and the ability to contribute positively to a site crew.
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Commitment to ongoing learning, training, and professional development.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for industrial construction sites.
Why Work Here?
You will join a long-established, vertically integrated real estate and construction organization with a strong pipeline of industrial work and a proven commitment to keeping field employees working year-round. The company offers significant opportunities for career growth, with many site leaders having progressed from apprenticeships and carpentry roles into supervisory positions. You can expect competitive compensation practices with regular reviews and annual wage increases, along with meaningful investment in your training and development, including support for safety courses, tickets, and leadership training. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes vacation pay on each paycheck, extended health and dental coverage, MSP cost-sharing, an annual work gear reimbursement, an annual bonus, group RRSP matching, and access to an internal real estate investment program. The organization also fosters a strong team culture through company events, Christmas celebrations, an employee referral program, and quarterly catered site lunches, creating a supportive and engaging work environment where your contribution is valued and your long-term growth is encouraged.
Work Environment
You will work on active industrial construction sites that are busy, fast-paced, and highly safety-focused. Typical sites have a core team of around 15 company employees, with approximately 60 additional sub-trade workers on site at any given time, requiring clear communication and strong coordination. Safety is the top priority, supported by daily toolbox meetings, established procedures, and mandatory use of PPE. Standard hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an eight-hour workday that includes a 15-minute morning break at 10:00 a.m. and a 30-minute lunch break, and there is potential for overtime depending on project needs. Work is primarily outdoors and on partially enclosed structures, involving exposure to typical construction site conditions such as noise, dust, varying weather, and working around heavy equipment and concrete operations. You will use standard carpentry tools and equipment daily, including your own tool belt with hammer, tape measure, squares, levels, utility knife, and other related tools. The environment rewards reliable attendance, teamwork, and professionalism, and provides consistent, year-round project activity across multiple industrial sites.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coquitlam, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Coquitlam,BC.
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
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Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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