First General is currently seeking a dynamic and talented individual to join its team as a Lead Carpenter. First General is a leading Insurance Restoration Company specializing in flood, wind and fire remediation and repair. Established in 1983, First General has led the property damage restoration industry in technology, service and customer approval rating. Coordinating restoration needs, our focus is always on offering you peace of mind and satisfaction in an otherwise stressful situation.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
Number of positions: 2

Primary Focus:

Lead a team of carpenters as well as labourers on site to complete specific projects while maintaining the highest level of health and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• All employees must maintain health and safety standards on site to ensure legislative compliance.
• Supervise and provide direction to all employees on site.
• Provide carpentry expertise for all aspects of a project.
• Ensure all employees are complying with all company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Act as company liaison for on-site customer relations issues while representing the company in a professional manner.
• Train all employees adequately so they can fulfill every aspect of their roles.
• Mentor field staff in planning and executing work on job sites, as well as remain available to answer questions about ongoing tasks.
• Supervise work actively to ensure it aligns with the project schedule and is performed safely.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
• Ensure attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people’s property and information.
• Further, establish and enforce good housekeeping practices on the work site to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workplace.
• Proactively communicate job site conditions and concerns that may or are affecting completion of the job (and schedule) to the appropriate person.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a Journeyman Trade Certificate in the Carpentry trade or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum three years of field experience.
• Candidates with previous supervisory experience will bring added value to this role.
• Possess hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials and tools.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients.
• Physically capable of meeting the requirements of the position.
• Valid Drivers License.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, in confidence to recruitment@northernpeakhr.com.

We will contact only those selected for an interview.