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Carpenter / Carpenter Apprentice

  • Full Time
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • $28 - $35 per hour USD / Year
  • Salary: $28 - $35 per hour
  • December 19, 2025

A local Home Renovation company is looking for a skilled handyman or 5th / 4th / 3rd year carpenter apprentice to join our team. We specialize in interior renovations in Thunder Bay and surrounding area. We offer a fact-paced cohesive work environment where we love to see our employees learn and grow. We offer a competitive salary.

Carpenter Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

  • Installs walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
  • Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using the appropriate tools.
  • Erects scaffolding and ladders.
  • May study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
  • Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
  • Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
  • Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  • Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  • Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  • Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
  • Move materials with utility trailer from one job site to another.
  • Cleans up worksite debris.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

  • Primary work hours will be Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with opportunity for overtime.

Carpenter Qualifications / Skills:

  • Capable of receiving and following instructions and communicating with co-workers
  • Able to read and adhere to labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
  • Attentive to detail and always alert to ensure safety

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • G Licence is a strong asset
  • High school diploma is an asset
  • 2 years of experience in commercial or residential carpentry
  • Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans and other specifications
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation

To apply please email your resume to new@confederationcollege.ca with subject line “Carpenter/Carpenter Apprentice”. Qualified applicants will be referred to the employer for interview.

To apply for this job email your details to new@confederationcollege.ca.