43K Wilderness Solutions Job Board
Builder 1 (Construction Worker)
Courtenay, BC, Canada .
full-time . November 18, 2024
Description
Where is the most beautiful and scenic place you have ever been? How would you like to work there everyday?
43K Wilderness Solutions is looking for permanent, full‐time Builder 1’s (Construction Worker) to work with a small crew in Vancouver Island’s most beautiful and remote wilderness areas. The job requires you to work with one or two other people to independently build structures under the supervision of a Foreperson. We are looking for people with basic construction experience including framing, concrete and metal who enjoy working in wild places. 43K offers competitive wages and benefits, including full health and dental, professional development opportunities and gear allowances.
43K’s specialty is working in challenging wilderness environments, often without electricity or other services. The job will require you to work out of town, in camp on long shifts. Our projects are always different ‐ from helicopter access bridges to trail construction to installing off‐the‐grid buildings ‐ we never do the same thing twice. A large portion of our projects include working with local communities and local First Nations.
Our current projects are located in Port McNeill, in Cape Scott and Strathcona Provincial Parks as well as other areas of remote coastal British Columbia.
If you have construction experience, enjoy spending time in the backcountry and are looking for a new challenge we would love to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools, small machinery, chainsaws, survey equipment, etc.
- Work on all aspects of the build with limited amenities.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety Work Plans and Environmental Management Plans.
- Work independently in small crews to execute work plans
- Working within local, remote communities with the utmost respect for them and their unique experiences
- Safely maintain equipment and clean job sites
Relevant Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year construction experience, including framing, concrete and metal.
- Power tool experience, including chainsaws
- Backcountry experience, including hiking, camping, backpacking, etc.
- Work camp experience an asset.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to motivate team members
- Class 5 Driver’s License and trailer towing experience
- Intermediate First Aid plus Transportation Endorsement (required for all successful applicants), Advanced First Aid considered an asset.
Job Conditions
- Working in physically challenging, unserviced, remote locations
- Working in “camp” (tents, yurts, cabins, hotels, vacation rentals)
- Working long shifts
- Driving on gravel roads, pulling small trailers
- Working in and around helicopters, barges and boats
- Working in adverse and varied weather conditions twelve months of the year
- Strict no pet policy while at work and in camp
Why Join Us, We Value
- Passion for nature and outdoor recreation
- Collaborative growth
- Plan with purpose
- Adaptability and resourcefulness
Benefits Package
- $22.75-$28.75/ hour based on skills, abilities and experience (2024 Compensation Matrix will be adjusted in 2025)
- Full extended health and dental benefits plan
- Equipment allowance of $200
- Paid Personal Park Days
- Flexible schedule and appreciation for work‐life balance
Estimated Start Date: January, 2024
Compensation
$22.75 - $28.75 per hour