Carpenter Lead Hand

1w1 week ago

Clark Builders

CA · Full-time · C$85,000 – C$120,000

About this role

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company—we’re purpose-driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. The Lead Hand supervises trade employees assigned to a particular construction discipline or work areas, reporting to Foreman or Superintendent.

Lead Hands build concrete forms, scaffolding, shelters, towers, and other structures while ensuring all work complies with safety policies. They monitor storage of materials, tools, and equipment, assign tasks based on worker capabilities, and identify hazards to correct unsafe conditions. Participation in QA/QC checks, inspections, site orientations, and tailgate meetings is essential.

Represent Clark Builders professionally, adhering to policies and ensuring proper PPE use for all tasks. Work involves standing, crouching, kneeling for long periods with manual dexterity and balance on scaffolding, plus exposure to extreme outdoor weather. Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory skills, and conflict resolution support team leadership.

Join a personalized local team backed by the Turner Construction family for global strength. Enjoy competitive wages, overtime opportunities, RRSP matching, EFAP, comprehensive health benefits, and referral bonuses. Build your career making real impact in safety-sensitive construction environments.

Requirements

Journeyperson trade certification
5-8 years of construction experience
Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints and communicate this information to others
Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills
Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods with manual dexterity and balance for scaffolding
Capability to work outside in extreme weather conditions
Conflict resolution skills
Valid first aid certificate an asset

Responsibilities

Build concrete forms, scaffolding, shelters, towers and other structures
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Clark Builders safety policies and procedures
Monitor storage of material, tools, and equipment for proper and secure conditions
Assign tasks to workers according to their capabilities and training
Identify hazards and correct any unsafe conditions
Participate in QA/QC checks and inspections
Lead site specific orientations and tailgate meetings
Ensure use of proper PPE for workers performing tasks

Benefits

Competitive wages and vacation pay
Opportunity to work overtime hours
Employer RRSP Matching program
Employee and Family Assistance (EFAP) program
Comprehensive health and benefits plan
Employee referral program – earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes their 90-day probation