carpenter
AC&Bros Concrete ltd. · Victoria, BC · $32.50 hourly
Verdict
AC&Bros is a legitimate, established construction company with a verified website and business match, which supports authenticity. However, the posting exhibits several moderate fraud signals: a generic hotmail email address for applications, a location mismatch (posting claims Victoria but company is registered in Vancouver), and the absence of a physical mailing address. The job description itself is detailed and plausible for a carpenter role, but the combination of location discrepancy and generic email contact method raises sufficient concern to place this in the medium-risk band.
- generic_email_domain+18
Application contact is acbrothers_career@hotmail.com, a free consumer email provider rather than company domain
- locationMatch_mismatch+15
web.locationMatch='mismatch' — posting claims Victoria, BC but company registered office is in Vancouver, BC
- applicationAddressType_none+0
web.applicationAddressType='none' — no mailing address provided in posting; neutral per null-vs-false rule
- websiteReachable-10
web.websiteReachable='yes' — company website is accessible and verifiable
- job_description_quality-10
Detailed, specific job description with clear NOC code, responsibilities, work conditions, screening questions, and diversity/inclusion commitments — consistent with legitimate posting
- businessMatch-15
web.businessMatch='match' — AC&Bros is a real, established construction company since 1998 with official website
Application flags (1)
acbrothers_career@hotmail.com
Employer checks
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"web": {
"websiteUrl": "acandbrosconstructiongroup.com",
"websiteReachable": "yes",
"businessMatch": "match",
"locationMatch": "mismatch",
"hasJobsListing": "unknown",
"applicationAddressType": "none",
"confidence": 0.85,
"summary": "AC&Bros is a real, established construction company (since 1998) with an official website. However, the posting claims Victoria, BC location while the company's registered office is in Vancouver, BC. No mailing address provided in posting. Company specializes in concrete formwork and could plausibly hire carpenters, but location discrepancy is a red flag."
}
}Full description
Occupation (NOC): Carpenters (72310) Location: Victoria, BC Salary: $32.50 hourly Hours: Full-time Term: Seasonal Workplace: [object Object] Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Work site environment: Noisy, Dusty Work setting: Various locations Tasks: 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, Supervise other workers, Estimate costs and materials, Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding Personal suitability: Client focus, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?, Are you willing to relocate for this position?, Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options: Early morning Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Employment terms options: Morning, Day, Weekend Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities How to apply: By email: acbrothers_career@hotmail.com