COMPANY OVERVIEW

URS is a Northern BC restoration company, and has recently become a member of the Canstar Group of Companies. With branches in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, and Quesnel, URS focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural damage to their home or business.
We are a company that builds careers, with training initiatives like the Perfect File building skills that prepare you for the advancement opportunities that we are known for.
Lake days and BBQ’s are some of the fun events that we believe makes the family environment at URS. We are also active in the community, using our talents to do charity builds, and donating part of each project to the BCSPCA.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working closely with the project manager, the incumbent will primarily be involved with general finish carpentry duties and the direction of general labourers involved in the fire and flood restoration trade. Duties may include some drywall, flooring, tiling etc. on occasion.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of carpentry/construction experience
• Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation (truck or van) insured for work
• Must have own tools for carpentry work
• Clean criminal record as it relates to work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and installation practices common to the carpentry trade
• Knowledge of all applicable building codes, standards, and regulations
• Knowledge of cabinet-making techniques is considered an asset
• Knowledge of estimating time and materials required for work projects
• Willingness to take initiative and be proactive in job progress and relay information regarding future scheduling requirements
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Must be capable of completing physical work including frequent heavy lifting (50 lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, crouching, sitting, bending and repetitive movements.

• Finish carpentry – casing, baseboards, cabinetry, closet shelving, doors, windows
• Rough carpentry – framing, stairs and board ups
• Minor drywall repairs (i.e. patch) to paint-ready stage
• Insulation and vapour barrier installation
• Minor painting to baseboards and other materials
• Measures, estimates, selects and requisitions materials
• Coordinates with office project coordinator, sub-contractors, inspectors and suppliers as required
• Does selective demo as per directions from Project Manager and protects materials to be restored and re-installed