Carpenter – Construction & Renovation

About the role

We are seeking a skilled carpenter to join our construction and renovation projects in Markham. The role involves reading plans, preparing layouts, and building structural components across various sites. You will work independently and coordinate with site teams to deliver high‑quality workmanship.

Key responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance with building codes using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join wood, wood substitutes and lightweight steel.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay sub‑flooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Schedule and coordinate work on sites and instruct apprentices.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residential and commercial wooden structures.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of experience in construction carpentry.
• Physically capable of bending, crouching, kneeling and handling heavy loads.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites.
• Reliable, punctual and a strong team player.

Required skills

• Reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Measuring and layout using hand tools.
• Cutting, shaping and assembling wood and related materials.
• Using hand tools for construction tasks.
• Installing windows, doors, stairs and hardware.
• Erecting walls and roof systems.