Part Time Carpenter - Courtenay, Canada - Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North
3 weeks ago
Description
Do you want to use your construction skills to assist with building and renovating affordable homes for local families in need while gaining valuable experience in your trade? The Carpenter will be responsible for working as part of a team with both skilled and unskilled individuals under the direction of the Build Team to construct and renovate affordable housing for Habitat Homeowner families.
This position is a fit for those holding Red Seal Carpenter qualification or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Habitat for Humanity is a dynamic, inclusive, family-oriented organization committed to serving local families through affordable homeownership. We believe that workplace safety is everyone's responsibility and a vital way we demonstrate our care for each other. We provide ongoing opportunities for growth while participating in a supportive team environment.While assisting with construction of housing, the position will involve:
- Working with Staff, Trades, and Volunteers to build Habitat homes
- Assisting with general site supervision
- Assisting with site set up and clean up; ensuring the site is safe and clean at all times
- Complying with all safety regulations and ensuring volunteers do the same
- Representing Habitat on and off the build site. Is an ambassador for the Habitat brand, and advocates for affordable housing in our community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in residential construction
- An absolute commitment to build site safety and personal responsibility.
- A positive, safetyconscious attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership potential. Works as a part of a team towards a common goal
- Ability to work with diverse people from varied backgrounds
- Able to perform physical work.
- Skills in commercial construction are an asset.
- Critical Thinker / Problem Solver.
- Willingness to learn, continued education and training.
Job Type:
- Part Time, three days per week, with flexibility to work more
- This is a temporary position for three months, with the possibility of extension
Pay:
- $25.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Courtenay, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Three years working as a Red Seal Carpenter or equivalent.
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Job Type:
Temporary
Pay:
$25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours:
No less than 24 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- of red seal carpentry or equivalent: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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