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Carpenter at Nicola Valley Custom Lumber, Merritt BC (LMIA Requested)

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Looking for Carpenter jobs in Merritt BC? Nicola Valley Custom Lumber is hiring a Carpenter with an LMIA requested for the role in Merritt.

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Carpenter Jobs in Merritt BC: Overview

Job Title Carpenter
Employer Nicola Valley Custom Lumber
Location Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Salary $38.50 per hour
Job Type Permanent, Full-time
Experience 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent
Visa Sponsorship LMIA requested (under review), not yet approved
Closing Date 9 November 2026

About the Employer

Nicola Valley Custom Lumber is a lumber and forestry industry employer based in Merritt, British Columbia. The company operates in the agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing sector.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare estimates of labour and material costs
  • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes and lightweight steel
  • Prepare tenders and quotations
  • Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
  • Survey building locations and levels
  • Supervise other workers and operate CADD software where needed

Requirements

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
  • English language proficiency
  • Experience in carpentry tasks within a lumber or forestry setting
  • Ability to work in a noisy work site environment
  • Availability for morning, day, evening and on-call shifts

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

LMIA requested (under review), not yet approved. The employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment to hire a temporary foreign worker. This listing is open to applicants who meet Canadian work authorization requirements or who may be eligible once the LMIA is approved. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or eligible for a work permit.

Salary and Benefits

  • $38.50 hourly for 40 hours per week
  • Health benefits
  • Starts as soon as possible
What you need to Know
Pros
  • Permanent full-time role
  • Health benefits included
  • LMIA requested
Cons
  • Closing date is today
  • Noisy worksite environment
  • LMIA not yet approved

How to Apply

Apply through Job Bank. Submit a resume and cover letter. Direct apply is available on the posting.

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Application Tips

  • Confirm availability for shift and on-call work
  • Highlight any experience with blueprints, estimating and site supervision
  • Note English language level

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