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Full time/On Call-Carpenter Helper
@ Express Employment Professionals
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Carpenter Helper full time for one of its construction clients, on an on-call basis. The work involves measuring, cutting and shaping materials, building frameworks and assisting with concrete formwork. Candidates need at least 2 years of construction experience and must bring their own transportation, PPE and basic tools.
Responsibilities:
- Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic and other materials
- Assist with framing walls, floors and door frames
- Assist with concrete formwork and general carpentry
- Read measurements and follow layout instructions
- Perform other duties as directed by the Site Supervisor
Requirements summary:
- At least 2 years of construction experience as a skilled labourer or carpenter helper
- Solid concrete formwork carpentry
- Ability to climb ladders with protection and lift 50 pounds
- Comprehensive Fall Protection is an asset
- Blueprint reading and layout skills are an asset
- Own PPE and basic tools
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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) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Comprehensive Fall Protection |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Full company description
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 366 |
| View page |
We are hiring Construction Carpenter Helpers for one of our very reputed Construction clients.
Someone who is comfortable working in construction and making the hands dirty and has experience in the trades (Carpentry) and has a great attitude. The ideal candidate will have their own transportation. The client is looking for candidates ready to work consistently every day.
If this sounds like a good fit, please apply with a resume.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other construction materials.
- Assist with building frameworks, including walls, floors, and door frames.
- Assist with concrete formwork and general carpentry tasks.
- Read measurements and follow instructions for construction layouts.
- Work independently when required and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Site Supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 2 years of experience in the Construction industry as a Skilled Labourer or a Carpenter Helper
- Solid concrete formwork Carpentry
- Capable of climbing ladders (with protection) and be able to lift 50 pounds
- Valid Comprehensive Fall Protection is an asset
- Additional skills including blueprint reading and layout skills are considered as an asset
- Have their own PPE, and basic tools
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