apprentice carpenter

Finnish Builders · Richmond, BC · $40.00 hourly

Verdict

This posting shows strong legitimacy signals: Finnish Builders is a verified, real family-owned construction company in Richmond, BC with a reachable website, matching business and location details, and a $40/hour carpenter salary appropriate for the BC market. The job description is detailed with specific NOC code, comprehensive task lists, equipment requirements, and extensive support programs for diverse worker groups. The only minor concern is the truncated description text, but the core posting content is substantive and professional.

applicationAddressType == none+10
No mailing address provided; applies online/email only. While this is neutral per guidance, combined with other strong legitimacy signals it does not raise concern
Text truncation artifact+5
Description ends mid-word ('Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports me'), suggesting data truncation rather than intentional vagueness
web.locationMatch == match-10
Company location (8811 Mowbray Rd, Richmond BC) matches posting location claim
websiteReachable == yes-10
Website https://finnbuilders.ca is reachable and describes legitimate home renovation and commercial work
Appropriate salary for role and region-10
$40/hour for apprentice carpenter in Richmond, BC is market-appropriate and not an outlier
web.businessMatch == match-15
Employer name and website verified as real, family-owned construction company; business details match posting
Detailed job description with NOC code and comprehensive tasks-15
Posting includes specific NOC code (72310), detailed task list, equipment requirements, work conditions, and extensive support programs for multiple worker groups (disabilities, newcomers, youth, veterans, indigenous, mature workers, visible minorities)

Application flags (0)

No application flags detected.

Employer checks

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  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://finnbuilders.ca",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "unknown",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.85,
    "summary": "Finnish Builders Inc is a real, family-owned construction company based at 8811 Mowbray Rd, Richmond BC. Website is reachable and describes home renovation and commercial work. Location matches posting. No mailing address given in posting (applies online/email). Could not confirm careers section exists on site, but company is substantive and legitimate."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Carpenters (72310)
Location: Richmond, BC
Salary: $40.00 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting: Construction, Various locations, Renovation
Tasks: Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs, Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements, Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools, Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials, Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems, Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware, Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Equipment and machinery experience: Hand tools
Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines
Personal suitability: Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Team player
Employment terms options: Morning
Experience: Experience an asset
Employment terms options: Day
Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.), Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.), Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.), Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities , Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities, Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities 
Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees, Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.), Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.), Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) , Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition, Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees , Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees , Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment, Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans , Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) , Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)  , Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)  , Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market  , Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) 
Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers , Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations   , Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers , Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers 
Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers , Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination  , Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers  , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers , Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) , Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) , Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) , Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) 
Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities, Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.), Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees, Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
How to apply:
By email: aaron@finnbuilders.ca