Journeyman Carpenter

Wicehtowak Frontec Services is seeking a Journeyperson Carpenter to join our team in Jansen, SK. The Journeyperson Carpenter is responsible for constructing, repairs, restores, and installs structural wood/steel work and related materials. 

Where We Work And Live:

The Jansen discovery Lodge is a workforce housing facility in support of the potash mine.  The camp is located 155 kilometers east of Saskatoon, SK. 

Our positions work on a 14 day on, 14 days off rotation.  Accommodations and meals during your work rotations are provided by the company. 

Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings, and exteriors of buildings; builds and installs door and window framing 
• Build wooden/steel structures such as partitions, building, office additions, does sheeting and rough carpentry on the buildings as well as final finishes 
• Perform hand and bench work in carpentry work shop; operate planers, joiners, drill presses, power saws, sanders, and other woodworking machinery 
• Repair and maintain hand tools, saws, and other carpentry tools; installs locks, doorknobs, and other building hardware 
• Repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings, and exteriors of buildings; build and install door and window framing 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Red Seal in Carpentry 
• 5 years or more of field work in a commecial/light industrial setting performing various tasks for new construction and renovations 
• Current OSSA or OSHA approved certificates in Fall Arrest, Confined Space, and Elevated Work Platform required 
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications and work from sketches 
• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the carpentry trade 
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade 
• Ability to plan, lay out, and perform carpentry work of average difficulty 
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the carpentry trade 
• Knowledge of cabinet-making techniques 
• Skills in the construction, repair, restoration, and installation of wood or related materials 
• Ability to estimate time and materials needed for assigned work projects 

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, always does what needs to be done, and loves the thrill and sense of accomplishment that comes with taking on new and meaningful work. Safety is paramount to us and we’ve always got your back; even in the most challenging environments you know you’re going to be okay when you’re on our team. If you are someone who loves doing important work with great, dedicated people around you, then this role is for you.