Framing Carpenter Jobs

Job Title: Framing Carpenter
Reports To: Site Supervisor
Division: Construction
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Monday – Friday (9 am –5 pm)
Location: 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON. Habitat GTA currently deploys a hybrid working environment, asking staff to come onsite once (1) per week at minimum.
Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.
Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.
The Opportunity
We are looking to hire an experienced framing carpenter to construct the framework of buildings and other structures according to construction plans. The framing carpenter's responsibilities include using plumb bobs and levels to ensure that structures are exactly vertical or horizontal, constructing window and door frames as well as staircases and flooring, and installing temporary supports for structures as required. You should also be able to hang drywall over the completed framework.
To be successful as a framing carpenter, you should be able to interpret blueprints and have sound knowledge of building codes and safety regulations. Ultimately, an exceptional framing carpenter should demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Your Impact

• Performing cleanups of job sites by clearing away all carpentry debris and waste.
• Examining building materials to identify any defects.
• Performing repairs on existing framework structures that are damaged or structurally unsound.
• Constructing wooden concrete forms to aid the construction team in erecting various concrete structures.
• Analyzing construction plans to identify potential structural problems.
• Accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping lumber, wood, and other building materials.
• Erecting temporary structures such as scaffolds and hoists.
• Analyzing blueprints and drawings to determine the structural dimensions of the framework to be constructed.
• Attaching building materials using nails, screws, nuts, and bolts.

What You Bring

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret blueprints.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective communication skills.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• The ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Bachelor's degree in construction is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Associate degree in carpentry or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship.
• Sound knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Internal job mobility and developmental opportunities
• A stimulating, fast paced professional opportunity in a team of like-minded ‘world-changers’
• Wellness initiatives including EAP and corporate gym membership rate with Goodlife Fitness
• RRSP eligibility
• A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to have first-hand contact with the families whose lives are transformed by our work
• Flexible work arrangements
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Your Application
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.