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Brookfield Properties Carpenter & Quality Control Technician in Calgary, Alberta
Location
Brookfield Place - 4906 Richard Road SW
Business
As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
We redefine how home and life come together for over 60 years. At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder within the Brookfield Properties family, we have had one goal in mind – to create the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning vibrant communities to the building of well-designed homes and commercial properties, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. Learn more (http://brookfieldresidential.com) .
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Carpenter:
Your Team
The Carpenter is a front-line quality control position responsible and accountable for auditing the compliance of buildings under construction for conformance with plans, specifications, building code, quality conformance, system function, and completion of any job specific details. The Carpenter is also responsible for general carpentry duties, identifying, communicating, coordinating and executing the final detailing and any necessary repairs to all cosmetic surfaces, fixtures, while assisting the site construction team in constructing housing units to Brookfield’s high standard of quality and workmanship.
Your Key Deliverables
Quality:
Perform pre-backfill, framing and mechanical complete
Quality check · Use levels, rulers, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment while performing Quality Control duties
Liaise with municipal officials as required regarding items of code compliance
Liaise with framing, forming and erecting contractors to educate in Brookfield “best practices” and quality requirements and techniques
Train and mentor junior staff in “Brookfield Best Practices” and construction techniques
Provide formal documentation of quality control checks to managers and responsible trades
Follow up on identified deficiencies until rectified · Review and audit homes under construction on a daily basis
Construction:
Work from blueprints or follow instructions from managers
General layout, grades, walls, floors, roof
Determine height, width, length, and other proportions
Select materials and equipment for the task at hand
Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall
Utilize common hand and power tools for general carpentry work, including repairs
Work from heights following OH&S Act, Regulation and Code
Work with various construction methods and housing products
Install partitions, doors, and windows
Move materials and equipment · Support other aspects of Brookfield construction operations as required
Audit various installed finished materials, building life systems, installations, fixtures and appliance for fit, finish and function
Perform light touch-ups as required to surfaces such as drywall, painting, finishing carpentry, flooring, cabinets, electrical, plumbing and fiberglass glass tubs, etc.
Maintain a clean work site and participate in site maintenance and cleaning activities
Safety:
Participate in Brookfield Safety Program
Assist in training of junior staff on tool use and Safe work Practices
Assist in training of Framing & Erecting Contractors in Brookfield Site Safety Requirements
Ensure safety rails on stairwells
Ensure proper access into homes.
May require install wood walkways
Provide required safety inspections
Must Haves
A minimum of two years of general carpentry experience, or an active participant in carpentry apprenticeship, a journeyman carpenter or equivalent
Detail oriented, strong organizational and computer skills
Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Safety Training Certificates (e.g. Basics of Supervision, First Aid and CPR, Fall Arrest, Natural Gas, Propane, WHIMIS, OSHA).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle required; must be able to travel to job sites located outside of public transit routes.
Physical Requirements
The position will include the following physical requirements:
Walk uneven terrain
Climb stairs
Lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to hear for safety reasons- hearing aids are acceptable
Vision- 20/20 and is acceptable if they are wearing glasses or contacts
Crawl- maneuver through difficult areas
Kneel down
Climb up and down a ladder
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We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:
Competitive compensation
Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
RRSP program, contributions begins day 1
Career development programs
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.