Custom Home Carpenter

Smithwood Builders Inc.

Custom Home Carpenter

Location: Vancouver, BC. Work is performed at project sites throughout Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and surrounding communities.

Build Homes Worth Doing Right

For nearly 10 years, Smithwood Builders has created exceptional custom homes and completed complex, high-end renovations throughout Greater Vancouver. We specialize in one-of-a-kind projects designed around how our clients want to live, often creating dream homes that will serve their families for generations. Our work is guided by five core values: Transparency, Hard Work, Quality, Learning, and Integrity.

Smithwood Builders is seeking an experienced Custom Home Carpenter to join our close-knit team. This position is ideal for a versatile carpenter who takes pride in detailed craftsmanship, enjoys solving construction challenges, and understands the care required when working in an occupied home or directly with homeowners. Depending on your strengths, your work may include framing, finishing, renovations, additions, and other aspects of custom residential construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality carpentry on custom homes and major residential renovations.
• Complete framing, finishing, installation, and general carpentry work according to project requirements and individual experience.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications, and construction details.
• Identify site challenges and contribute practical, constructive solutions.
• Maintain Smithwood's standards for workmanship, accuracy, cleanliness, and safety.
• Protect clients' homes and property while maintaining an organized work area.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with homeowners, coworkers, trade partners, and project leadership.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and other team members to keep work progressing efficiently.
• Use materials responsibly and help minimize unnecessary waste.
• Support less-experienced team members by sharing knowledge and leading by example.

Qualifications

• At least five years of carpentry experience in custom residential construction.
• Previous custom-home or high-end residential renovation experience is required.
• Strong framing, finishing, or well-rounded general carpentry skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, detail-oriented work with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working on complex, highly customized projects.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional and respectful when interacting with homeowners.
• Reliable transportation to project sites throughout Greater Vancouver is required.
• Valid driver's licence and driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
• Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and doing the job properly.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employee position.
• Pay: $30 - $45 CAD per hour, based on relevant experience and demonstrated carpentry skills.
• Variety of technically interesting, high-quality projects.
• Opportunities to expand your skills across different phases of construction.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional additional hours based on project needs.

Why Smithwood Builders?

At Smithwood Builders, quality matters more than quantity, and every project is an opportunity to create something genuinely exceptional. You will work alongside experienced professionals who value honesty, teamwork, thoughtful problem-solving, and pride in craftsmanship. Our team treats every client and property with respect while continually learning and improving together. If you believe a job worth doing is worth doing well, you will feel at home here.

Smithwood Builders encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.