Careers & trades

Build with Red Cedar

We build multiplex homes across Coquitlam and Burnaby, and we're always looking for skilled people and reliable trades. Browse open roles, quote on subcontract work, or request a bid package for our next project.

Now hiring

Site crew

Hourly positions on our active sites. Exact site addresses are shared with shortlisted applicants.

Rebar Labourer

$25–$35/hrCoquitlam / BurnabyProject-based

Place and tie reinforcing steel for footings, walls and slabs to structural drawings, ready for engineer inspection.

  • Rebar placing experience; able to read basic structural drawings
  • Own hand tools, safety boots, hard hat and hi-vis
  • Reliable transportation to site
Apply

Compaction Labourer (skilled)

$25–$35/hrCoquitlam / BurnabyProject-based

Place and compact granular base and backfill in lifts with plate tampers, jumping jacks and rollers to meet geotechnical density requirements.

  • Experience with compaction equipment and lift-by-lift backfill
  • Understands density testing and geotech inspections
  • Own safety gear and reliable transportation
Apply

Excavator Operator

$40–$60/hrCoquitlam / BurnabyProject-based

Operate mid-size excavators for bulk excavation, trenching for services, backfill and grading on tight urban lots.

  • Proven experience on 20-ton class excavators
  • Comfortable digging near shoring, utilities and property lines
  • Valid driver's licence; operator references required
Apply
Request for quotes

Subcontract work

We're collecting quotes from qualified trades for the scopes below. Send your company details and we'll share drawings and site details.

Exterior Wall & Cladding Installation

SubcontractCoquitlam

Weather-resistive barrier, flashing, fibre-cement siding, trim and accents on multiplex buildings.

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Painting

SubcontractCoquitlam

Interior and exterior painting for new multiplex homes, from primer to final touch-ups.

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Paving

SubcontractCoquitlam

Driveway and walkway paving, including base preparation and finishing.

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Fence Installation

SubcontractCoquitlam

Supply and install property-line and privacy fencing, posts and gates.

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Invitation to bid

850 Duthie Avenue, Burnaby

We're inviting qualified trades to bid on our next project: three 3-storey duplex buildings (six homes) over a shared underground parkade. Construction is targeted to start November 1, 2026. Bid deadlines vary by trade and are listed in each bid package, which includes drawings and quantities. If your trade is listed below, we'd like to hear from you.

01Excavation, shoring & haul-off
02Concrete forming, placing & finishing
03Rebar supply & placing
04Waterproofing & membranes
05Rough carpentry & framing
06Roof trusses
07Roofing, gutters, fascia & soffit
08Exterior cladding & stone
09Windows & doors
10Insulation & air barrier
11Drywall, taping & paint
12Flooring, tile & millwork
13Plumbing
14HVAC & hydronic heating
15Electrical & EV charging
16Fire sprinkler
17Site services, civil & landscaping
18Paving & fencing
Request a bid package
Before you apply

What we ask of every trade

WorkSafeBCActive coverage and a current clearance letter.
InsuranceCommercial general liability, typically $2M or more.
ReferencesThree recent references from comparable residential work.
SafetyRequired tickets for your scope, such as fall protection.
Red Cedar Verified Trades

Rated on real work

After every completed job, our site team rates each trade on four things that matter on site. Trades with consistently strong scores earn Verified status, priority invitations to bid, and a public listing here.

  • Ratings come only from completed Red Cedar jobs, never from anonymous reviews.
  • Every trade sees their own scorecard and can respond before anything is published.
  • We publish a trade's name and rating only with their written consent.
  • Our first Verified Trades will be listed as current projects wrap up.
How each job is scored
Quality of work★★★★★
Timeliness★★★★★
Site cleanliness & safety★★★★★
Communication★★★★★

Illustration of the scorecard format, not a real rating.

Join our team

Office & project roles

We're growing, and we're always glad to hear from builders, designers, project managers and big-picture thinkers. Send your résumé to inquiry@redcedarproperties.ca.