Role overview

About the Company

Terris & Company General Contactors Ltd. have been building, renovating and restoring quality, high performance custom homes in the Greater Vancouver area since 1989.

We build with intent and engage in only a select number of custom build and renovation projects per year. This allows our team to focus only on the projects at hand and provide the attention to detail required to deliver the caliber of home that has come to define our reputation.

Terris & Co are about precision, quality, and good people. We have created a culture where excellent people enjoy working here, and top-quality trades and service providers want to work with us. Our current and future projects include new high-end custom-built homes, Net-Zero projects, heritage restorations and renovations, along with a variety of large scale not-for-profit commercial work located primarily in the Vancouver area.

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional hands-on Carpenter who has a comprehensive skill set who can complete tasks across all aspects of residential renovation projects.

This position is for someone who has spent years mastering the craft of renovation work and understands how to read plans, organize the site, prioritize the work to be completed, solve problems independently, and consistently deliver quality craftsmanship without needing direction.

This position includes all divisions of renovation work including selective demolition work, foundation forming, pouring and placing of concrete, framing additions, walls, stairs, hand cut roofs, decks etc. installing siding of various types, including the application of building wrap and waterproof membranes, setting windows and doors, the installation of finishing work of all types, including small drywall repairs, finish flooring installation, laying tile, cabinet installation and completing high-end finishing work.

You enjoy variety, take ownership of your projects, and lead by example.

If you're the type of person who fits this description we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead by example while working alongside the crew.
Execute a wide variety of construction tasks with minimal supervision.
Complete work efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality.
Read plans and anticipate construction challenges before they become problems.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Architects, designers and subcontractors.
Mentor apprentices and junior carpenters.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe jobsite.
Ensure all work meets BC Building Code and TerrisCo quality standards.
Assist PMs and Site Supervisors with scheduling work, coordinating deliveries and managing site logistics.
Take ownership of your projects from foundation through final finishing.

We're Looking For Someone Who Can Confidently Perform Most or All of the Following

You should be highly competent in the following areas and able to perform the work described to a professional standard:

Site layout
Excavation preparation
Concrete forming and pouring
Structural framing
Timber framing
Roof framing
Roofing
Exterior siding and cladding
Building envelope details, membrane application and waterproofing
Flashing – head sill and jamb
Soffits and fascia
Window installation
Exterior and interior doors
Drywall installation and repairs
Interior finishing
Custom millwork installation
Hardwood, laminate and engineered flooring
Tile installation
Stair construction
Deck construction
Renovations
Heritage restoration
Deficiency corrections
Punch list completion

Required Experience

12+ years of construction experience
Extensive experience on high-end custom residential projects & renovations
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable leading small crews when required (2 to 3 in-house crew members)
Strong understanding of the entire residential construction process
Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions on site
Ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings
Own professional-grade tools
Valid BC Driver's Licence and reliable transportation

The Person We're Looking For

You're someone who:

Is a self starter and takes ownership of their projects
Solutions forward thinker
Notices problems before anyone else and proposes resolutions
Asks for support when required
Takes pride in quality workmanship
Works efficiently without sacrificing quality
Treats every project as if it were your own
Can move between different trades with confidence
Enjoys working on challenging custom homes and renovations where every day is different
Is dependable, organized and accountable
Helps make everyone around them better

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize that exceptional tradespeople deserve exceptional compensation.

$40–$55+ per hour, depending on experience, capabilities, and demonstrated skill
Overtime opportunities
Performance and wage reviews based on contribution and growth
Vehicle and fuel allowance (where applicable)
Extended health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Paid vacation and statutory holidays
Ongoing training and professional development
Company events including BBQs, golf days and team outings
Long-term career opportunities with one of Vancouver's premier custom builders

Why Join Terris & Company

Work on some of Vancouver's most unique and architecturally significant custom homes, heritage restorations and Net Zero projects.

Join a company that values craftsmanship, quality and their people.

If you're looking for repetitive production framing, this probably isn't the job for you.

If you're an experienced builder who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and producing exceptional work, you'll fit right in.

How to Apply

Please send your resume along with a brief cover letter.

We will prioritize all applicants who include a file folder of their portfolio of work which we will use for discussion in a one on one interview. Photographs and descriptions of the projects you have worked on over the years and your role in the work are very important to us. Please keep in mind that these don’t have to be polished images – just shots from your phone with a description of the work completed is all we require so we can get the conversation started.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
\nCompany Description

We are a dynamic company offering competitive wages and a great team atmosphere and we are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our team.
Company DescriptionWe are a dynamic company offering competitive wages and a great team atmosphere and we are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our team.