Wood Shop Fabricator

Woodworking & Woodshop Jobs Hiring: Wood Shop Fabricator Company: LifeSpace Gardens Location: Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, BC Bring your craftsmanship experience to LifeSpace Gardens At LifeSpace Gardens, we design and build architectural, self-watering garden systems that help people grow their own food — beautifully and sustainably. We’re looking for an experienced woodshop professional to join our fabrication team and bring our planter systems to life with precision, care, and pride in the build process. If you're someone who knows their way around a shop, takes satisfaction in consistent, high-quality output, and wants your work to contribute to something meaningful — we’d love to work with you. About The Role You’ll be joining a team building premium garden products from sustainably sourced cedar and fir. Our systems are used by high-end homeowners, schools, commercial installations, and municipalities across the region. You’ll be responsible for everything from prepping rough lumber to finishing and final assembly. Key Responsibilities Fabrication & Assembly Read and interpret cut lists, diagrams, and shop drawings to build garden beds, planter boxes, and trellises. Safely operate woodworking machinery (table saw, miter saw, planer, jointer, drill press, router, sanders). Use shop jigs and fixtures to ensure consistency and efficiency across builds. Perform clean, functional joinery for outdoor durability. Assemble and install internal self-watering irrigation components (training provided). Finishing & Quality Sand and prep surfaces for outdoor use, applying water-based oils, stains, and protective finishes. Select corrosion-resistant fasteners and hardware based on material and application. Perform final inspections and quality checks to ensure builds meet design standards. General Shop Operations Maintain a clean and organized workspace with attention to tool care and shop safety. Assist with materials handling, inventory, deliveries, and on-site installs as needed. Contribute to workflow improvements, jig development, and product refinements. Work within a team environment, giving and receiving direction. What We’re Looking For Must-Haves 2+ years of professional woodworking, cabinetmaking, millwork, or shop fabrication experience. Confidence using woodworking tools and machines safely and independently. Comfortable lifting materials and working on your feet for most of the day. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in your craftsmanship. Bonus Points For Machine maintenance experience. Management / supervisor experience. Process management experience. Passion for gardening, sustainability, or food systems. Why Work With Us? Craftsmanship with Purpose: Your work helps people grow real food and brings life to urban spaces. Design-Centered: We don’t compromise on material quality or build integrity. Mission-Driven: We’re a team of builders, growers, who believe the future is edible—and beautiful. Shop Culture: Respect, flexibility, collaboration, and shared ownership of the work. How To Apply Email info@lifespacegardens.com with: A short intro about your experience and why you’re a good fit Resume or work summary Optional, photos or portfolio of woodworking projects Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca. Job Type: Full-time Education: Secondary School (preferred) Experience: Woodworking: 2 years (required) Language: English (preferred) Work Location: In person

The Wood Shop Fabricator will be responsible for fabricating and assembling garden products from rough lumber to finished products. This includes operating woodworking machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of professional woodworking experience and be confident in using woodworking tools safely. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to lift materials and work on their feet.

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• Woodworking
• Cabinetmaking
• Millwork
• Shop Fabrication
• Machinery Operation
• Joinery
• Irrigation Systems
• Surface Finishing
• Quality Inspection
• Tool Care
• Materials Handling
• Inventory Management
• Team Collaboration
• Workflow Improvement
• Jig Development
• Product Refinement

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Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

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9 août 2026