Join the Woodhouse Restorations Team!
For more than 55 years, Woodhouse Group has been helping homeowners and businesses across Waterloo Region rebuild, restore, and move forward. As part of the Woodhouse Group, Woodhouse Restorations provides 24/7 emergency response and restoration services following water, fire, wind, mould, and other property damage.
We're looking for a motivated and dependable Restoration Carpenter Helper to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in restoration, construction, or carpentry while working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects.
What You'll Do
As a Restoration Carpenter Helper, you will support restoration and reconstruction projects from start to finish by assisting with:
- Performing demolition and site preparation activities safely and efficiently
- Assisting with framing, finishing, repairs, and reconstruction following property damage
- Operating hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Loading, unloading, moving, and organizing materials and equipment
- Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work sites
- Following directions from Lead Carpenters and Project Managers
- Working in both residential and commercial environments
- Delivering quality workmanship while meeting project timelines
- Following all company policies, health and safety procedures, and site-specific requirements
- Complying with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects
- Supporting emergency and restoration response activities as required
- Performing other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in construction, renovation, demolition, restoration, or carpentry
- Basic proficiency with hand tools and power tools
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check
- Must supply basic personal carpentry hand tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the restoration industry
- Experience in residential renovations or general construction
- Working at Heights, WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Asbestos Awareness, or similar health and safety certifications
- Familiarity with construction materials, tools, and job site safety practices
Why Work With Us?
- Year-round work with a company that's been serving Waterloo Region for over 55 years
- No two days are the same. Every project brings new challenges and learning opportunities
- Hands-on experience in restoration, reconstruction, demolition, and carpentry
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Annual tool allowance and company-provided uniforms
- Work alongside experienced tradespeople who are invested in helping you grow
- Be part of a team that takes pride in helping people through some of their most difficult situations
- A strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and doing the job right
At Woodhouse Restorations, every project is an opportunity to make a difference. If you're hardworking, reliable, and looking to grow your career in construction and restoration, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us restore properties, rebuild communities, and exceed client expectations.
A Few Additonal Things to Know
This posting is for an existing vacancy within Woodhouse Restorations.
Humans Welcome. AI Welcome. Human-AI Hybrids Welcome.
At Woodhouse, we embrace technology and may use AI-supported tools as part of our recruitment process to help review applications more efficiently.
We understand that many candidates use AI tools to help write resumes, cover letters, or prepare applications, and that's perfectly okay. Use it to organize your thoughts, improve formatting, or highlight your experience.
Just remember: we're hiring you, not your chatbot.
The strongest applications still reflect your real experience, skills, personality, and accomplishments. If an application appears to be entirely AI-generated or doesn't accurately represent the candidate, it may not be considered.
We'd rather read a genuine application that sounds like you than a perfect application that sounds like a robot.
Woodhouse Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- construction: 1 year (preferred)
- Hand tools: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
