Lead Carpenter

Title: Lead Carpenter, Finishing 
Company: Seed the North, Inc.
Location: This is an on-site position. We will assist with relocation to Hazelton, BC / or commute from Smithers or Terrace BC

Remuneration: $44 - $52 / hour or salary with benefits negotiable for the right candidate

Seed the North is an architect-led ecological restoration company located on a beautiful 160 acre property above the Skeena River, with dramatic views of Stegyawden Peak. Construction of our seed orchard and campus began in 2020. Our context is rural and remote. We work with local craftspeople and locally sourced timber, from harvesting to finishing. We seek beauty in simplicity, with occasional flourishes and eccentricities. Some of our smaller projects lean toward a “Builders of the Pacific Coast” aesthetic, while the larger ones bring together the local timber frame building culture with industrial minimalism. Wood and structural expression feature in all of our projects.

We are hiring a finishing carpenter to spearhead the completion of a set of architectural cabins. Our team of architects, carpenters and local contractors, suppliers and fabricators are ready to support you. Services have been brought to the two sites, foundations are complete and the structure is being raised. We will provide a complete set of construction drawings. 

While it may be possible to commute from Smithers or Terrace, residing in Hazelton is preferred and we will support you in this endeavor. The ideal candidate will enjoy living and working in a rural and remote environment, and may like to engage in the adjacent world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, paddling, mountain biking and skiing. 

Experience / Required Skills / Qualifications  

• 5+ solid years of relevant experience 
• Love for wood, and a portfolio to match
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and experience executing design details 
• Bring the project to completion in the time allocated: demonstrate you are a 'finisher': 
• Show history of independent projects through a portfolio of completed projects which reflects the quality and accuracy of your work: Impeccable attention to detail in projects you have lead.

Job Description 

• Lead Finish Carpentry for a 2-4 person team plus sub-contractors
• Read architectural plans/ perform takeoffs/ produce estimates
• Move the team confidently forward / make decisions / know when to consult
• Lead independently requiring limited oversight
• Generate cutlists, procure materials
• work with locally sourced wood from small-scale sawmills; and
• work with furniture-grade wood in a professional wood shop
• plan and manage daily logistics at the work site 
• manage fabrication processes, read shop drawings 
• procure building materials, equipment, furniture, and fixtures
• find creative ways to solve carpentry and logistical challenges 
• Light drafting / drawings in order to communicate your carpentry process an asset 

Perks

• We are outdoor enthusiasts: we support powder days, bluebird days and encourage taking the 5 yearly sick days off as outdoor paid wellness days!
• Flexible schedule but minimum 160 hours every 4 weeks. Ex. 10 hours x 4 times per week. 
• Open to hiring anyone on a work permit and willing to assist with PR.
• Relocation assistance within Canada
• Project leadership and management skills will land you the higher end of our remuneration and bonus

Duration

• flexible depending on your availability, permanent for the right candidate.

Photos of our site: https://photos.app.goo.gl/e9Bc26kSA5uDWWUc9 

We at Seed the North are grateful to live and operate on the unceded territory of the Gitxsan people. In keeping with our commitment to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. 

How to Apply

Please send a carefully written cover letter, resume, and portfolio pictures of built work to careers@seedthenorth.ca prior to closing date of August 7, 2025, 11:59pm PT 

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