Posted 13 months ago
Bridge Carpenters
@ Surespan
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Surespan is hiring full-time, permanent Bridge Carpenters for construction projects across BC. The work covers building forms, falsework and structural components, reading blueprints, and rigging cranes, typically 10-12 hours a day, 7 days a week, on a 21 days on / 7 days off rotation. Overtime pay, accommodation and a living-out allowance are offered.
Responsibilities:
- Build forms, falsework and structural components for bridges
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Assist with rebar installation and concrete pours
- Rig cranes and give hand signals for material placement
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe worksite
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years of carpentry experience
- Bridge construction experience preferred
- Valid fall protection ticket
- Lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs
- Safe practice on construction sites
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 70 |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Fall protection ticket |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Surespan
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World-class production pre-cast concrete bridges and steel deck portable bridges primarily for the resource industry.
Full company description
Surespan Structures Ltd. is a division of the Surespan Group. It is located on a 30 acre site in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Surespan Structures is a youthful and innovative company founded in 1989, originally starting as a bridge building company. While we continue to build bridges in BC, Washington, Alaska and beyond, we have expanded our product line significantly to include buildings, parkades, marine floats & concrete roadside/median barriers. Surespan Structures is a proud member of the Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island communities and takes a large part in the support of local sports, causes and families, including Cops for Cancer, Soccer Teams, etc.
- LinkedIn followers
- 569
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 19
- Reported office locations
- 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6P2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Surespan
- Surespan Structures
- Specialties
- precast concrete
- industrial steel
- surefloat
- and sureclad
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Surespan Structures Ltd. is a division of the Surespan Group. It is located on a 30 acre site in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Surespan Structures is a youthful and innovative company founded in 1989, originally starting as a bridge building company. While we continue to build bridges in BC, Washington, Alaska and beyond, we have expanded our product line significantly to include…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Duncan, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | precast concreteindustrial steelsurefloatand sureclad |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Surespan is seeking skilled Carpenters for various constructions projects across BC. These are all full time, permanent positions for the right candidates and provide strong opportunities for growth and stability.
Functions of this role include:
- Work directly with the Site Superintendent and Foreman to complete carpentry tasks related to bridge construction
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Build forms, falsework, and structural components for bridge projects
- Measure, cut, shape, and assemble wood, steel, and other construction materials
- Assist with installation of rebar, concrete pours, and other structural elements
- Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and construction equipment
- Rig Cranes and give proper hand signals for material placement
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Participate in safety meetings, and site orientations
- Follow all safety protocols and hold a valid fall protection ticket.
- Typically working 10-12hours a day 7 days a week.
What you Bring:
- Minimum 2 year of Carpentry experience ( Bridge Construction Preferred.)
- Proven history of safe practice working on construction sites.
- Willingness and ability to perform the required tasks (lifting, carrying, moving materials up to 50lbs.)
- Good work ethic and attitude towards hard work and long hours.
- Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye to identify issues or problems before they arise.
- Familiarity with a wide range of hand tools, power tools, carpentry tools and construction materials.
- Positive attitude and a strong desire to build a career in bridge construction.
Benefits:Typical
- Typical rotation of 21 days on / 7 days off
- Overtime pays
- Accommodation and Living Out Allowance (LOA) for employees residing more than 50 km from non-camp jobsites.
- Extensive benefits package available after probationary period.
- Opportunities for advancement and long-term career development.
Surespan offers competitive wages along with an excellent extended health package.
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