Journeyman Carpenter

Effect Home Builders is looking for an experienced Journeyman Carpenter to join our team. The successful candidate should have at least 6 years experience in residential construction, with some or all of that time working on custom homes. In depth knowledge of ICF foundations is a must. Advanced framing and experience with energy-efficient buildings is an asset. 

This position is full-time, with the intention of a long-term commitment to stay with Effect. 

The successful candidate will have the following competencies:

• Ability to complete accurate site takeoffs
  


• Ability to read and apply building codes 


• Established skills in:
  
  
  
  • forming and rebar skills 
  
  
  • concrete finishing
  
  
  • window and door installation 
  
  
  • roofing
  
  
  • insulation/vapour barrier
  
  
  • drywall
  
  
  • interior and exterior finishes
  
  
  • ICF Foundations
  
  
  
  


• Lead and instruct apprentices to the standards of Effect Home Builders


• Ability to decipher, identify issues and apply engineered drawings and install components in accordance with them


• Organize and create game plans for junior carpenters to follow


• Able to complete all aspects of construction with little to no supervision


• Accountable for site safety


• Identify, Isolate, document and solve site problems and issues


• Ability to motivate junior carpenters to meet construction deadlines


• Ability to forecast and organize deliveries and returns when necessary


• Ability to advance into role of Site Foreman


• Participation in safety program