Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc.

08/24/2023

We are looking for a Painter, Mudder, Taper to help rebuild our community.

When your work with us, it’s not just a job, you are joining our family.

Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc. is a Northern-owned and operated company located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Our purpose: To serve our team members and our Northern communities with compassion, thoughtfulness and caring acts while working to deliver superior construction and coating projects. We are dedicated to our clients and employees through our transparent commitment to do things differently. Our directive is to provide every client, employee, and subcontractor with exceptional honesty and fairness. Kindness is contagious. Kasteel prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships which are driven by trust and repeat performance.

Due to our rapidly expanding business, we currently have an opening in Yellowknife for full-time: Taper/Painter
Job Summary:

The Taper | Painter will have a strong construction background and is highly skilled and professional. The ideal candidate will be willing to travel, job sites include Yellowknife and surrounding areas as well as various mines sites. This is a physically demanding position, to do well in this role you need to be physically fit, energetic, reliable, have a keen eye for attention to detail, and be a hard worker. The duties for this position are outlined below.
Kasteel is an expanding company, therefore flexibility within this position is essential to accommodate needs by filling in as needed/where needed, aside from the primary duties. We are dedicated to our clients and employees through our transparent commitment to do things differently. Our directive is to provide every client, employee, and subcontractor with exceptional honesty and fairness. Kasteel prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships which are driven by trust and repeat performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES | JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate with the Site Lead/Superintendent to execute mobilization efforts and job site setup.
• Follow construction plans, scope of work, and instructions from the Site Lead/Superintendent.
• Prepare weekly project construction schedule in detail over the duration of the project in consultation with Site Lead/Superintendent.
• Review and maintain documentation and drawings, specifications, and complete daily site reports, POs, and project photographs in consultation with the Site Lead/Superintendent and Project Administrator.
• Update Site Lead/Superintendent with possible changes to the project and key milestone dates, forecasting daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans as needed.
• Cut and roll, caulk, prep areas for paint.
• Protect finished areas for paint.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Prepare and clean-up of job sites, dispose of debris and other waste materials.
• Proper operation and care for equipment and machines.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Follow all Kasteel Safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Capable of Level 5 drywall finishing.
• Previous experience using spray machines would be a considerable asset.
• Familiarity with the Northern construction industry would be a considerable asset.
• Previous experience with a General Construction firm would be an asset.
• Strong work ethic, proven team player, and comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• Able to prioritize and is self-motivated, innovative, and a creative thinker.
• Effective verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• High attention to detail.
• Good attendance and time-management skills.
• Able to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Physically fit, capable of climbing on ladders and carrying at least 50 pounds.
• Local applicants only or must be willing to relocate.
• Ability to work remotely with little supervision, if required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel on a job-to-job basis, when required.
• Motivated and goal-driven individual, who wants to progress with the company.
• Has core values that align with our company.
• Carries themselves in a respectful, thoughtful manner to clients and staff, in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven team player and comfortable in a dynamic environment• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Job Safety is #1 - Kasteel is COR certified and therefore we follow a comprehensive safety program to reduce risk and maximize performance. All employees must complete orientations to become familiar with the site safety culture, specific hazards, and detailed safety plans. Commitment to safety compliance can only be 100%.

Kasteel believes in treating employees with dignity and respect, we offer a competitive wage and benefit plan while allowing you to grow with our company. If you are interested in applying, please visit our website at https://www.kasteel.ca/careers/

We appreciate all applications, yet due to the number of applications, we are only able to follow up with those candidates who best meet our qualifications.

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Job Safety is #1 - Kasteel is COR certified and therefore we follow a comprehensive safety program to reduce risk and maximize performance. All employees must complete orientations to become familiar with the site safety culture, specific hazards, and detailed safety plans. Commitment to safety compliance can only be 100%.

Kasteel believes in treating employees with dignity and respect, we offer a competitive wage and benefit plan while allowing you to grow with our company. If you are interested in applying, please include your resume, cover letter and “salary expectations”.
We appreciate all applications, yet due to the number of applications, we are only able to follow up with those candidates who best meet our qualifications.

Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc. aims to provide the best quality construction for the best possible value. We will treat those we work with, and work for, with respect, honesty, and fairness; just the way we wish to be treated.

08/24/2023

Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc. is a Northern-owned and operated company located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Our purpose: To serve our team members and our Northern communities with compassion, thoughtfulness, and caring acts while working to deliver superior construction and coating projects. We are dedicated to our clients and employees through our transparent commitment to do things differently. Our directive is to provide every client, employee, and subcontractor with exceptional honesty and fairness. Kasteel prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships which are driven by trust and repeat performance.

Due to our rapidly expanding business, we currently have an opening in Yellowknife for a full-time: Project Manager
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. You will oversee various projects from estimating through to conclusion. This is a busy, high-pressure environment so this position will suit someone who enjoys a challenging and demanding role. The ideal candidate has proven leadership and mentor experience to develop detailed project plans while working closely with leads to guide our crews to succeed. Integrity must be maintained throughout each project. You must be able to successfully obtain high-level security and medical clearances.
Duties (including but not limited to):
• Plan, manage, lead, execute, and finalize projects including the estimation and design according to strict deadlines, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents.
• Define the project objectives, safety, and budget. Ensure quality is maintained.
• Control the schedule throughout the span of construction most efficiently and economically possible.
• Develop and drive the overall schedule in conjunction with the project team, while meeting timely milestones.
• Work efficiently through tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment to strategize, oversee and document all aspects to ensure the scope and direction of each project is on task.
• Put your problem-solving skills to work and recommend innovative methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiency to ensure project excellence and productivity.
• Manage, communicate, and facilitate changes in scope, schedule, and costs including any change order requirements.
• Development and submission of Schedule of Values (SOV) for progress invoicing on projects.
• Facilitate and discuss job status reports, identify action items, and complete follow-ups.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in the General Contracting industry as a Project Manager on projects in the commercial and industrial sectors.
• Must demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills to support your collaborative approach to delivering results.
• Must perform with the team to accomplish goals while developing good working relationships with trades.
• You demonstrate competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project ex*****on, cost control, quality, and administration.
• You can build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors, and team members to impact competitive excellence, pride in teamwork, and outstanding project delivery.
• Designations as a NACE Coating Inspector and CWB Welding Inspector would be an asset.
• Completion of P.Eng., Project Management Diploma/Degree, or relevant designation is preferred.

Job Safety is #1 - Kasteel is COR certified and we follow a comprehensive safety program to reduce risk and maximize performance. All employees are required to complete orientations to become accustomed to the site safety culture, specific hazards, and detailed safety plans. Commitment to safety compliance must be 100%.

Kasteel believes in treating employees with dignity and respect, we offer a competitive wage plus a benefit plan while allowing you to grow with our company. If you are interested in applying, please visit our website at https://www.kasteel.ca/careers/

We appreciate all applications, yet due to the number of applications, we are only able to follow up with those candidates who best meet our qualifications.
We truly appreciate all applications and thank you for considering Kasteel.

08/23/2023

Looking for Red Seal and Journeyman Carpenters to Help Rebuild Our Home.

When you work with us, it’s not just a job, you are joining our family.

Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc. is a Northern-owned and operated company located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Our purpose: To serve our team members and our Northern communities with compassion, thoughtfulness and caring acts while working to deliver superior construction and coating projects. We are dedicated to our clients and employees through our transparent commitment to do things differently. Our directive is to provide every client, employee, and subcontractor with exceptional honesty and fairness. Kindness is contagious. Kasteel prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships which are driven by trust and repeat performance.

Due to our rapidly expanding business, we currently have openings for full-time Red Seal and Journeyman Carpenters.

Job summary: Kasteel is looking for individuals with strong carpentry skills for both residential and commercial projects. You are recognized for your attention to detail and the ability to get it right the first time while operating on a strict schedule, requiring minimal supervision. We need people who love thinking outside the box and wowing clients with their quality of work. The ideal candidate will be willing to travel, job sites include Yellowknife and surrounding areas as well as various mines sites.
Please note that our roles require the ability to successfully obtain security and medical clearances. Candidates must be able to meet drug and alcohol policy requirements and all background screening requirements.
Responsibilities:
· Maintaining, renovating, repairing, and constructing in accordance with building codes, blueprints, standards, and practices.
· Performing work related to the design, construction, and repair of building structures and fixtures.
· Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
· Determining specifications, calculating requirements, preparing layouts, measuring, cutting, assembling, and joining moulding, wood materials, and drywall.
· Building foundations, floor beams, subflooring, decks, fences, walls and installing partitions.
· Building and installing framing for dropped ceilings, counters, indirect lighting, display cases, platforms, scaffolding, ramps, and ladders, etc.
· Fitting and installing windows, doors, stairs, and hardware.
· Installing fire doors, drywall, and insulation.
· Instructing apprentices.
· Interpreting client requests and providing mock-ups for client approval prior to commencing work.
· Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
· Ability and confidence to lead projects when required.
· Meet specified deadlines and complete all assigned work.
· Planning work processes and reading construction layouts.
· Maintaining a safe and organized work environment, follow all Kasteel Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
· Red Seal certification preferred or equivalent training and experience.
· 3+ years experience in finishing carpentry, additional 3+ years experience in rough carpentry preferred.
· Extensive knowledge of hand and power tool operation.
· Willingness to work overtime when necessary to deliver the project on time.
· Physically fit, capable of climbing on ladders and carrying at least 80 pounds.
· Effective verbal communication and listening skills.
· Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
· Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Job Safety is #1 - Kasteel is COR certified and therefore we follow a comprehensive safety program to reduce risk and maximize performance. All employees are required to complete orientations to become accustomed with the site safety culture, specific hazards, and detailed safety plans. Commitment to safety compliance can only be 100%.

Kasteel believes in treating employees with dignity and respect, we offer a competitive wage and benefit plan while allowing you to grow with our company. If you are interested in applying, please visit our website at https://www.kasteel.ca/careers/

Please note that our roles require the ability to successfully obtain security and medical clearances. Candidates must be able to meet drug and alcohol policy requirements and all background screening requirements.

We appreciate all applications, yet due to the number of applications, we are only able to follow-up with those candidates who best meet our qualifications.

Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc. aims to provide the best quality construction for the best possible value. We will treat those we work with, and work for, with respect, honesty, and fairness; just the way we wish to be treated.

06/19/2023

Kasteel Construction and Coatings has launched a full slate of training courses for northerners, with the goal to build capacity across the NWT.

01/23/2023

The deadline to apply for our next Step One course is coming up fast!

Email us today at [email protected] and ask for an application form.

01/19/2023

Email us at [email protected] to get an application form!

01/12/2023

Mental Health is part of Safety Awareness

One of the more difficult barriers to helping others who are suffering from mental health conditions is the old saying “seeing is believing”. Those who are physically injured are counted in our safety statistics but those that suffer mental health issues are rarely counted. One of the biggest reasons is that mental health harm typically happens out of sight. The non-visibility of these instances allows skepticism; if we can’t see harm, it probably doesn’t exist or the person claiming harm is “faking it”.
The conventional safety culture in companies is ensuring everything administratively, mechanically, or materialistically is in place so people don’t get hurt. Although this plays a role, there is a significant role in the individuals themselves and their internal wellbeing.
Although control and compliance are normally how leaders in health and safety gain trust, respect, and hard honest work from workers, caring about one’s struggles, health, beliefs, culture, and ideas is at the heart of Kasteel. We understand that there is a rising global issue of mental health and we support our team members by providing recourses and support for anyone that opens up about their struggles. We not only care this way about our team, but that care also extends to the people that choose Kasteel to come into their homes and businesses.

Some indicators of mental health issues you may see are:
1. Feeling anxious or worried
2. Emotional outburst
3. Quiet or withdrawn
4. Changes in behavior or feelings

You can support someone struggling by:
1. Listening to them
2. Connecting with them on a personal level
3. Empower them
4. Provide useful recourses

11/22/2022

KASTEEL CONSTRUCTION DOES TRAINING!

What started as a means to ensure our team had training when needed has evolved into a growing training department. We have two full time, certified trainers to ensure we can work with your schedule demands. With industry leading training partners and affiliates we help ensure you can rest easy knowing that your team members have been adequately trained to work safely in whatever industry you work in.

11/04/2022

Sawmill Training Kasteel facilitated this past September in the beautiful community of Wekweeti. Thank you to the participants, Tli Cho Government and Community of Wekweeti. We will carry the memories and friendships with us.

12/31/2020

Kasteel Construction and Coatings would like to express our sincerest appreciation for your continued support and the opportunity to serve you throughout 2020. We are very fortunate to be part of this strong Northern community that supports each other to accomplish great things. It is the power of our communities that will propel us through these challenging times.
From our bubble to yours, we wish you the very happiest and most peaceful of holidays and look forward to serving you in the New Year. Stay safe out there!