Swan Valley Co-op is hiring a Summer Student – Carpenter's Helper at our Home and Building (HABS) location in Swan River, MB.
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs
What you’ll do:
Assisting the Carpenter and Installed Sales team, you will gain work experience and materials knowledge by helping to build value added projects such as garden sheds, pre-built buildings, stair packages, and more.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Be a liaison and public relations representative for the Co-op within the communities we serve.
Adhere to our Co-op’s values:
Respect
Integrity
Community
Excellence
Assist Carpenter with:
Follow-up on complaints, warranties, and claims
Preparing layout, installation, repairing, finishing, and maintaining various structures, fixtures, and buildings
Designing, cutting, and measuring materials
Installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures
Finish carpentry tasks, including trim, molding, and other detailed woodwork
Safely use various tools, including saws, drills, sanders, and nail guns
May assist the Supply and Install team as required
Assist in the proper care and maintenance of all department equipment
Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure department image, cleanliness and sanitation, and safety standards are met.
Why It Matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.
Who You Are
You are looking for valuable work experience and planning a career in carpentry, and:
You are currently enrolled in training for carpentry
You are reliable, dependable, and trust-worthy
You have a working knowledge of tools, equipment, safety, and quality as related to carpentry and woodworking
You enjoy hands-on learning, and can follow directions
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Please apply for this role no later than June 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
