Build Waterfront Projects. Work in Cottage Country. Create a Career You?re Proud Of.

Do you enjoy working outdoors, building with your hands, and spending your days around the water instead of stuck inside a warehouse or office?

At R&J Machine, we build custom waterfront systems that help families enjoy cottage life for generations ? docks, boathouses, marine railways, boardwalks, boat lifts, and shoreline projects across beautiful cottage country.

We?re looking for an Onsite Carpentry Assistant to join our growing crew.

This is more than just a job site position ? it?s an opportunity to build a long-term career in the marine construction industry while working in some of the most scenic waterfront locations in Ontario.

What You?ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the construction and installation of docks, boathouses, boardwalks, and waterfront systems
• Working alongside experienced builders and installers
• Using hand and power tools
• Loading materials and preparing job sites
• Travelling to cottages, marinas, and waterfront properties
• Learning specialized marine construction techniques
• Helping create projects families will enjoy for years to come

No two days are the same. One day you could be building a boardwalk through the pines, the next installing a dock system on a beautiful lakefront property.

Why You?ll Love This Job

• Work outdoors in cottage country
• Spend your days around lakes, boats, and waterfront properties
• Year-round employment
• Learn valuable carpentry and marine construction skills
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Work with a team that takes pride in craftsmanship
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Be part of projects that become part of family memories

What We?re Looking For

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enjoys physical, hands-on work
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Reliable and hardworking
• Carpentry, construction, or marine experience preffered? but we?re willing to train the right person
• Valid driver?s license
• Team player with strong work ethic

The Ideal Candidate

You?re someone who would rather be outside building something real than staring at a screen all day. You enjoy working with a crew, take pride in quality workmanship, and like the idea of building a career in a unique industry that keeps people connected to the water.

Ready to Join the Crew?

If you?re looking for a career that combines craftsmanship, teamwork, and life on the water, we?d love to hear from you.

Come build cottage country with us.

Position Overview

The Onsite Carpenter will work alongside the Carpentry Foreman to construct and install dock and deck systems using wood, composite, steel, and aluminum materials. This is a physically demanding role requiring attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions at waterfront and cottage properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut, drill, and fasten wood and composite materials to steel and aluminum frameworks
• Drill and assemble aluminum, wood, and composite components
• Install dock and deck accessories as required
• Assist with general carpentry tasks both onsite and occasionally in the shop
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures
• Support the Carpentry Foreman with daily tasks and project completion

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools, wood-cutting tools, and measuring devices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently with materials to minimize waste
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working around water and on dock structures
• Physically capable of performing repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods
• Willingness to work overtime (44+ hours per week) as required
• Valid G driver?s license is considered an asset
• Reliable transportation to a