Job Title: Carpenter/Operations Manager
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, in person
Start Date: June 1, 2025
Wage: $35-40/hour, based on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime or weekends to meet project deadlines
About Salmo Craft Co.
At Salmo Craft Co., we design and build premium, custom-crafted saunas that bring together contemporary design, Finnish sauna tradition, and fine Canadian craftsmanship. Based in central Ottawa, ON, we’re a new and growing company on a mission to create new and better ways to live outdoors and live sustainably through design, craftsmanship and innovation.
We’re looking for skilled craftspeople who take pride in their work and who share our passion for quality craftsmanship and for designing and building beautiful, heirloom-quality products. This is a unique opportunity to join a company on the rise in a rapidly evolving industry, and to play a key role in Salmo’s development and success.
About the position
As a Carpenter/Craftsman at Salmo Craft Co., you will play a leadership role in designing and building premium custom saunas for customers across eastern Canada. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on role with significant growth potential within the company.
Key Qualifications:
- Proven experience in carpentry and construction, preferably residential or a related field.
- Deep understanding of tools, materials, and building techniques.
- Proficiency in construction processes, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishing work.
- Comprehensive understanding of building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality.
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving construction techniques.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills with clients and team members.
- Safety-oriented mindset in the workplace.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Alignment with the company’s vision and values.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality construction and carpentry skills, from start to finish of the building process.
- Play a leadership role in product design and development, quality assurance, and workflow enhancements.
- Play a central role in supply chain management and supplier relations.
- Ensure product quality control from conception to delivery.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized and safe workplace.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to company goals and objectives.
- Champion the company’s products and embody its core values.
- Travel locally for deliveries and installations as needed
Why Join Salmo Craft Co?
- We offer competitive compensation.
- Be part of a brand that is setting new standards in a fast-growing industry.
- A chance to work on creative, meaningful projects
- Ample growth opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive, fun and flexible work culture.
- A chance to work out of a great workshop in a central location.
- Opportunity to be part of a passionate team shaping a new industry in Eastern Canada.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short note about yourself with the subject line ‘Operations Manager’ to: angus@salmocraft.com
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
