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Carpenter (Lower Mainland)
@ Wales McLelland Construction
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Wales McLelland Construction is hiring a full-time carpenter for Lower Mainland jobsites to design, build, repair and maintain wood, drywall, concrete and brick structures. The role needs at least 2 years of commercial or industrial carpentry experience, a valid BC driver's licence and a personal vehicle, and may involve night shifts. The posting offers life insurance, group health and dental, vacation and sick pay.
Responsibilities:
- Design, construct, remodel and repair wood, drywall, concrete and brick structures
- Work from blueprints and site superintendent instructions
- Check work against quality, code and specification standards
- Build stairs, concrete forms, scaffolding, partitions, doors and windows
- Follow safety standards on construction sites
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years commercial or industrial carpentry experience
- Valid BC driver's licence and personal vehicle
- Own carpentry hand tools
- Fall protection training
- Red Seal or interprovincial ticket is an asset
- MEWP and skidsteer/telehandler certifications are an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Fall Protection Training, Red Seal, MEWP Certification, Skidsteer Certification, Telehandler Certification |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Wales McLelland Construction
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Serving the market since 1971, Wales McLelland is the leader in commercial and industrial construction. #wmconstruction
Full company description
Wales McLelland Construction has been operating in Vancouver for 50 years with professional expertise in General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, sustainable and LEED™ building, tilt-up construction, and pre-design planning and consulting services. Strong client relationships have been the key to our success, and we believe that it is only through maintaining a high level of concern for all the elements of our business that we can exceed expectations, as well as ensure we honour our commitment to, and reinforce trust with, our valued clients. As a result, we have excelled as a design-build specialist, and have been able to diversify our construction methods and disciplines to better serve our client’s needs. This approach has enabled us to complete projects in a broad range of industrial and commercial building categories, not only in Vancouver, but throughout British Columbia, and across Canada. Wales McLelland is a privately held company with Doug Scott (President), Tony Vigini (Vice President, Development) and Kevin Armon (Vice President, Construction) all as shareholders. Senior personnel include James Sanderson (Chief Financial Officer), Darren Sauer (Director, Development), Ash Kumar (Director, Operations), Christina House (HR Manager), Janis Lawrence (OH&S Manager), Dave Iurman (Chief Estimator), Kyle Scott (General Superintendent) and Nick Wong (Field Manager). Our Senior Management Team collectively has over 100 years of construction experience in the industrial, commercial and residential markets. Internally, we have forty-plus full-time office staff and seventy-plus field staff to support and administer every project and ensure its successful on-time delivery.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,547
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 83
- Reported office locations
- 6211 Fraserwood Place, Richmond, British Columbia V6W 1J2, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
- Other recorded names
- Wales McLelland Construction
- Specialties
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Construction Management
- LEED Certified Construction
- Design Build
- and General Contracting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Wales McLelland Construction has been operating in Vancouver for 50 years with professional expertise in General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, sustainable and LEED™ building, tilt-up construction, and pre-design planning and consulting services. Strong client relationships have been the key to our success, and we believe that it is only through maintaining a high level of concern for all the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Specialties | Commercial ConstructionIndustrial ConstructionConstruction ManagementLEED Certified ConstructionDesign Buildand General Contracting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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SUMMARY: This position is a vital part of the construction team which designs, constructs, repairs, and maintains structures using various types of materials and is responsible for the full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, construct, remodel, retrofit and repair interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick
- Work with instructions and/or blueprints from Site Superintendent
- Utilize chisels, planes saws, drills and sanders to repair and erect structures
- Join materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives
- Work on top of stilts, ladders, and top beams of buildings
- Check work progress to ensure that it meets quality standards, codes and specifications
- Use levels, rules, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure
- Work with pre-fabricated buildings
- Build stairs and other structures
- Create structures for pouring concrete
- Erect scaffolding
- Install partitions, doors and windows
- Ensure all safety standards are followed when working on construction sites
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a carpenter in commercial or industrial construction (includes rough carpentry, foundation, back framing)
- Red Seal or equivalent interprovincial ticket is an asset
- Must be open to performing physical activities (Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs)
- Willingness to work night shifts if needed
- Demonstrated ability to use manual tools and equipment safely
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Have access to a personal vehicle and a valid BC Driver’s license as you will be assigned to different jobsites
- Have carpentry hand tools (belt, tape, hammer, square, level, etc.)
- Fall Protection Training
- MEWP Certification and Skidsteer/Telehandler Certification is an asset
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Excellent Benefits Package, includes Life Insurance, Group Health & Dental
- Vacation Pay and Sick Pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Anniversary service recognition
Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.
**No Recruiting Agency phone calls, please**
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