Carpenters at On Side rebuild and restore damaged personal property anywhere and anytime a disaster strikes. With the goal of getting things back to a pre-disaster state Carpenters or Multi-Skilled Tradespeople use the skills of carpenters, drywallers and painters! If you’re passionate about helping people and skilled at making things right, this is your chance to make a real difference.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $24-$34/hour
- Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
- On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage
Benefits
- Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP
- Life and disability insurance
- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
What You’ll Do
- Finishing work and fine details, rough and trim
- Installation, doors, trim, moldings, baseboards and hardware
- Repairs to wooden structures of all sorts
- Drywall repairs, mudding, sanding, taping and finishing
- Brush and roller painting (could include walls, ceilings, trim)
- Ceiling installation, knockdown and texturing
- Insulation and vapour barrier installation
- Cabinetry (removal, repair, reinstallation)
- Flooring installation and repairs
- Framing
What You Bring
- 5+ years of general carpentry experience with the ability to perform a wide range of reconstruction and finishing tasks, including drywall, painting, finishing carpentry, door installation, casings, trims.
- Strong finish carpentry skills with a keen eye for detail and quality workmanship
- Experience with flooring installation (wood, tile, laminate, and similar materials) is a strong asset
- Rough carpentry experience is considered an asset.
- Ability to read blueprints, take accurate measurements, and complete work to specification
- Must have their own hand tools and be proficient with hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment
- Attention to detail, passion for quality and pride in the work you do
- Strong people and communication skills
- A safety mindset
- Tech-savvy (comfortable using apps and software on iPhone and iPad)
- Willing and able to work extended hours when required to meet project demands
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to pass a criminal record check
- Ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven
- Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry
- A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service
Of Note:
Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement. Meaning you’ll work regular weekday hours and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
At On Side, everything starts with people. We live our values — respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customer focus — in everything we do.
Join a team that helps families, businesses, and communities rebuild when it matters most. You’ll contribute to a workplace where people come together to bring order to chaos.
Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us.
*Your application is always reviewed by real people. We don’t use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What types of vehicles have you driven in previous roles, and do you have experience operating cargo vans, cube vans, pickup trucks, or other work vehicles? Please specify.
- Are you able to work long hours and later than scheduled when required? A job often requires an additional hour or two of overtime to be fully complete. Being available to work a bit extra to get the job done is helpful (vs returning the next day for a quick finish). Overtime is paid.
- What experience do you have installing flooring (e.g., hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, or other materials)? Please specify the types of flooring you have worked with.
- Please describe your overall experience in carpentry and reconstruction, including finish carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, blueprint reading, and any other relevant skills.
- Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Are you comfortable using an iPhone or iPad to navigate applications, enter information, take photos, and complete required documentation as instructed?
Experience:
- finish carpentry (trim, casings, baseboards, door install): 5 years (preferred)
- drywall installation, repair, and texture matching: 5 years (preferred)
- professional painting: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
