Sean Ives
Comox,BC
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Carpenter with extensive experience at Mountain City Builders, skilled in blueprint interpretation and concrete formwork. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring projects meet quality standards and local building codes. Recognized for maintaining a safe work environment while delivering exceptional results in construction and building repairs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Mountain City Builders
Comox, British Columbia
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other tradespeople onsite during construction projects.
- Ensured all work is carried out according to local building codes.
- Assembled formwork for pouring concrete slabs or walls in accordance with engineering plans.
- Laid out flooring systems on site before installation begins.
- Checked accuracy of finished product with measuring tools such as tape measures and levels.
- Performed minor repairs on damaged woodwork items such as window sills or door jambs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations when operating machinery.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations.
- Interpreted drawings and blueprints accurately in order to determine layout requirements.
- Repaired existing structures such as floors, roofs and door frames.
- Installed doors, windows, cabinets, frames and trim according to blueprints or verbal instructions.
- Fabricated wooden jigs and templates to aid in the assembly process of parts in production runs.
- Spoke with customers to gain better understanding of scope of project.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Journeyman Carpenter
Comox Builders
Comox, British Columbia
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with other tradespeople onsite during construction projects.
- Ensured all work is carried out according to local building codes.
- Secured structural components together using nails, screws or glue guns.
- Laid out flooring systems on site before installation begins.
- Measured and cut wood, plastic, drywall and other materials to specified dimensions using hand tools and power saws.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations when operating machinery.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations.
- Interpreted drawings and blueprints accurately in order to determine layout requirements.
Apprentice Carpenter
Simba Developments
Courtenay, British Columbia
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Followed instructions from senior carpenters when performing tasks.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as sanding surfaces or painting woodwork.
- Assisted in laying out flooring systems including subflooring, hardwood floors, carpeting, tile .
- Worked with a variety of materials such as lumber, plywood, MDF board .
- Installed trusses, rafters and joists according to blueprints.
- Attached moldings along walls and ceilings using nails or glue guns.
- Helped measure and cut wood to required sizes using hand tools such as saws, planes and chisels.
- Assisted in installing interior doors, windows, cabinets and other fixtures.
- Repaired damaged structures by replacing broken pieces of wood or adding new components.
- Ensured that all tools were stored properly after use.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to safety regulations.
- Assisted experienced carpenters in the construction of wooden frames for buildings.
Grocery Team Member
Quality Foods
Comox, British Columbia
08.2008 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with team members to determine appropriate solutions for customer requests or problems.
- Handled returns promptly and professionally while adhering to company policies.
- Ensured that all displays were properly merchandised with correct signage, pricing information, promotional materials.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and rotated products to ensure freshness.
- Assisted customers in locating items, answered questions about product features and prices.
- Checked expiration dates on food items regularly to ensure quality standards were met.
- Adhered to safety policies while operating equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.
- Set up promotional displays within the store in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, responding to inquiries, and resolving complaints in a professional manner.
- Organized backroom stock areas for efficient retrieval of products during order fulfillment process.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures when preparing food for sale or stocking shelves with food products.
Education
Carpentry Apprenticeship program
North Island College
Courtenay, None01-2020
High School Diploma -
Highland Secondary
Comox, BC01-2010
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Concrete formwork
- Flooring installation
- Building repairs
- Tool maintenance
- Construction safety
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Construction site organization
- Quality control focus
Certification
- Inter-provincial Red Sealed Journeyman Carpenter
Affiliations
- Outdoor enthusiast
- multi sport athlete
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Mountain City Builders
06.2021 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Comox Builders
02.2021 - 06.2021
Apprentice Carpenter
Simba Developments
09.2015 - 02.2021
Grocery Team Member
Quality Foods
08.2008 - 10.2015
Carpentry Apprenticeship program
North Island College
High School Diploma -
Highland Secondary
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