BuildNLBuildNL
All jobs

Carpenter Helper

Construction LabourerApprentices welcomeEntry level OKOvertime availablePosted Sep 16137 views

Pay

$18–$26/hr

Location

St. John's

St. John's Metro

Start

Sep 16, 2026

Duration

Not specified

Positions

2

Type

Full-time

Experience

No experience yet

Camp / rotation

No

About the job

Can-Am Platforms & Construction Ltd. is hiring 1–2 Carpenter Helpers for commercial and residential work in the St. John's area. You will support carpenters with material handling, site cleanup, tool care, and other general site tasks.

You will work with a local crew and need reliable local transportation to get to job sites. Off-hours work is required at times, with occasional travel within the eastern part of Newfoundland and Labrador.

What you'll do

  • Help carpenters with materials, tools, and day-to-day site work
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
  • Follow crew directions and site safety rules
  • Communicate clearly with the crew and supervisor
  • Be available for occasional off-hours work and travel in eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

What you need

  • Reliable local transportation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to work off-hours when required
  • WHMIS 2015 and Fall Protection
  • Ability to work safely as part of a construction crew

What we offer

  • Estimated pay range of $18.00–$25.00 per hour, based on a realistic NL construction labourer range; final pay to be confirmed by the employer
  • Shared Health and dental benefits available
  • Paid travel and living-out allowance when applicable
  • Tool allowance and boot allowance
  • Paid training
  • Overtime available

Requirements

Anything marked required is a hard gate for the match score; preferred items add points.

Required skills

  • Demolition
  • Jackhammer / breaker

Preferred skills

  • Material handling
  • Site cleanup
  • Tool & equipment care

Required tickets

  • WHMIS 2015

Nice-to-have tickets

  • Standard First Aid & CPR
  • Fall Protection
  • Aerial Work Platform (AWP)
  • No experience yet needed
  • No licence required
  • Own reliable vehicle required
  • Home every night

Benefits

  • Health & dental
  • Paid travel
  • Tool allowance
  • Living-out allowance
  • Training paid
  • Boot allowance
  • Overtime available

Can-Am Platforms & Construction Ltd.

Employer profile & other jobs

Similar jobs

More Construction Labourer work and jobs in St. John's Metro

Allied Construction Management

Construction Laborer

St. John's · St. John's$20–$25/hr5 positionsStarts now
Full-timeNo experience yet
Posted 1w ago
Allied Construction Management· 100 Churchill Avenue Apartment Building

Formwork Carpenter

St. John's · St. John's$30–$33/hr4 positionsStarts now
Full-time3–5 yearsApprentices welcome
Posted 1w ago