Posted 5 days ago
Junior Flooring Installer
@ Tantalus Floors
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Tantalus Floors is hiring a Junior Flooring Installer, full-time, to assist with hardwood and other flooring installation, refinishing and repairs in Whistler, Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor. The role involves job-site prep, material handling and learning installation techniques from experienced installers. The posting requires relocation to Whistler, BC and pays $25-$32 per hour.
Pay:
$25–$32 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hardwood flooring installation projects
- Prepare job sites and subfloors
- Move and organize flooring materials and tools
- Assist with sanding, staining and refinishing
- Help with repairs, transitions and trim
Requirements summary:
- 1-2 years flooring or related construction experience
- Interest in learning a skilled trade
- Reliable, punctual and willing to put in effort
- Comfortable with physical work including lifting
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Construction site, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Tantalus Floors
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Junior Flooring Installer
Tantalus Floors
Relocation to Whistler, BC is Required
Full-Time | $25-$32/hour
About Tantalus Floors
Tantalus Floors provides hardwood flooring installation, refinishing, repairs, custom stair work, and flooring materials to homeowners, builders, developers, and commercial clients throughout Whistler, Squamish, and the Sea to Sky Corridor.
We take pride in quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. We're looking for someone who wants to learn the trade, develop practical skills, and grow with a team that cares about doing the job right.
Learn more about us: https://www.tantalusfloors.com/
About the Role
Tantalus Floors is looking for a Junior Flooring Installer who is interested in developing a career in hardwood flooring and learning directly from experienced tradespeople.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes direction well, and wants to build practical skills in flooring installation and refinishing. You'll assist with job-site preparation, material handling, installation, and finishing tasks while learning the techniques and standards required to become a skilled flooring professional.
Previous flooring experience is an asset, but we're also interested in candidates with general construction or hands-on work experience who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and a genuine willingness to learn.
What You'll Do
- Assist with hardwood and other flooring installation projects.
- Help prepare job sites and subfloors before installation.
- Move, organize, and prepare flooring materials, tools, and equipment.
- Assist experienced installers with measuring, layout, cutting, and installation tasks.
- Learn proper installation techniques for hardwood and engineered flooring.
- Assist with sanding, staining, refinishing, and recoating hardwood floors as training and experience develop.
- Help with flooring repairs, transitions, trim, and finishing details.
- Keep tools, materials, and work areas clean and organized.
- Follow instructions and established procedures to complete work safely and accurately.
- Help protect clients' homes, finished surfaces, and surrounding work areas.
- Ask questions, apply feedback, and develop skills through hands-on training.
- Work cooperatively with the team to keep projects moving and meet quality expectations.
What We're Looking For
- 1-2 years of flooring or related construction experience
- Experience in flooring, carpentry, or finish construction; candidates with no direct experience but strong aptitude are considered
- Interest in learning a skilled trade and developing a career in flooring.
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to put in consistent effort.
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on work, including standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting materials as required.
- Good attention to detail and willingness to learn precise installation techniques.
- Able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
- Takes pride in keeping tools, materials, and job sites organized.
- Willing to learn proper tool use, job-site procedures, and safe work practices.
- Professional attitude when working in clients' homes and on construction sites.
- Able to communicate clearly with team members and ask for clarification when needed.
Experience that would be an asset:
- Familiarity with basic hand tools and power tools.
- Experience measuring materials or assisting with residential projects.
Compensation and benefits
- $25-$32/ hour depending on experience and skills
- Flexible scheduling
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Full-time work or a flexible arrangement for the right person
- Interesting projects in luxury homes throughout Whistler and the Sea to Sky
- A friendly, laid-back and professional crew
- Powder days when the project schedule allows
- The opportunity to develop specialized flooring and refinishing skills
- Room to take on more responsibility as your skills grow
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us about your work experience, your interest in flooring or construction, and why you'd like to learn the trade.
If you have limited experience, tell us about a time you learned a practical skill, worked with your hands, or took responsibility for completing a task well.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Competitive pay based on experience and capabilityJournal
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