Creating extraordinary
happy places
Custom Home Designers and Builders in Fernie, BC
Where high performance meets exceptional craftsmanship.
Where high performance meets exceptional craftsmanship
Since 1999, LWE Builders in Fernie, BC have been harnessing the science of building to create exceptional, high-performance homes that not only offer superior comfort, but are also brimming with the fine details that make each space uniquely charming and full of character. Always staying ahead of the curve, we take pride in designing and building custom homes that prioritize functionality, energy efficiency, health, and long-term durability.
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Looking to Build Your Career?
At LWE, we are always looking for skilled individuals – from trainees and apprentices to team leaders and project managers – to join our team. In working with us, you will have access to all the advantages that come with a tight-knit crew culture, including support, career, and apprenticing opportunities.
Current Positions:
Lead Carpenter
LWE Builders
5 Kutenai Rd, Fernie, BC
$42 – $45 an hour – Full-time, Permanent
LWE Builders in Fernie, BC, Canada, is growing and expanding. We are an award-winning builder of custom homes, designing, building, renovating, and remodeling unique and distinctive projects since 1998.
We are looking for an experienced Journeyperson Carpenter who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and wants to work in a highly professional residential and light commercial environment. Of equal importance, we’re seeking individuals who share our culture of fairness, fun, and opportunity, and who value a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.
Specifically you:
Are an exceptional Journeyperson Carpenter with high-level finishing skills and well-honed carpentry practices, always aiming to produce an outstanding product.
Love working with wood, concrete, steel, timbers, and glass, and are motivated by the challenges and rewards of high-performance, custom-home building.
Work confidently within proven systems and processes while embracing modern building science.
Exceed WCB safety standards and the BC Building Code.
Are creative, forward-thinking, solutions-oriented, and enthusiastic.
Work well with others, have excellent leadership skills, and enjoy managing and being part of a team.
Possess outstanding time management and organizational skills, including managing your team’s schedule and hours.
At LWE, we take pride in creativity, attention to detail, craftsmanship, advanced building practices, and a team-first approach in delivering exceptional results for our clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide training and mentorship in the LWE Way from our experienced team members.
Why Work with LWE Builders
Earn a living, build a career, and enjoy life in one of Canada’s best lifestyle towns. As one of the leading Builders in Fernie, we believe in true work-life balance. Along with competitive wages and benefits, we offer a flexible schedule and time to enjoy the activities that brought you to Fernie — skiing, biking, hiking, and more.
We even live by the legendary 20 cm rule — when the powder’s deep, it’s time to ski!
If you’re ready to work hard, play hard, and be part of a team that builds incredible custom homes, we invite you to apply below.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Carpenter
Carpentry LWE Builders
5 Kutenai Rd, Fernie, BC
$25 – $42 an hour – Full-time, Permanent, 8 hour shifts
LWE Builders in Fernie, BC, Canada, is growing and expanding. We are an award-winning builder of custom homes, designing, building, renovating, and remodeling unique and distinctive projects since 1998.
We are looking for an experienced Journeyperson Carpenter and Apprentices who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and wants to work in a highly professional residential and light commercial environment. Of equal importance, we’re seeking individuals who share our culture of fairness, fun, and opportunity, and who value a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.
Specifically you:
Are an incredible Carpenter with high-level finishing skills and well-honed carpentry practices, always aiming to produce an exceptional product.
Love working with wood, concrete, steel, timbers, and glass, and are motivated by the challenges and rewards of high-performance, custom-home building.
Work confidently within proven systems and processes while embracing modern building science.
Exceed WCB safety standards and the BC Building Code.
Are creative, forward thinking, solutions oriented as well as enthusiastic, collaborative, easy to work with, and possess a solid work ethic
At LWE, we take pride in creativity, attention to detail, craftsmanship, advanced building practices, and a team-first approach in delivering exceptional results for our clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide training and mentorship in the LWE Way from our experienced team members.
Why Work with LWE Builders
Earn a living, build a career, and enjoy life in one of Canada’s best lifestyle towns. As one of the leading Builders in Fernie, we believe in true work-life balance. Along with competitive wages and benefits, we offer a flexible schedule and time to enjoy the activities that brought you to Fernie — skiing, biking, hiking, and more.
We even live by the legendary 20 cm rule — when the powder’s deep, it’s time to ski!
If you’re ready to work hard, play hard, and be part of a team that builds incredible custom homes, we invite you to apply below.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Experience:
- carpentry: 2 years (preferred)
Labourer
LWE Builders
5 Kutenai Rd, Fernie, BC
$18 – $25 an hour – Full-time, Part-time
LWE Builders, in Fernie, BC, Canada, is growing and expanding. We are an award-winning builder of custom homes, designing, building, renovating, and remodeling unique and distinctive building project dreams since 1998. We are looking for excellent Team Members who have a desire to work in a highly professional residential and light commercial environment, to add to our team of talented people. Of equal importance we are looking for individuals with the qualities and values which fit our culture of fairness, fun, and incredible work opportunities who respect working in a safe and productive work environment. Specifically this is detailed as follows
Your duties will include:
- Assisting carpenters and other team members with all manual labour needs on site
- Running errands completing general organizational tasks as necessary
- Supporting people where needed to achieve the end goal of building a high performance custom home.
- Digging, shoveling, sweeping, dusting, moving material, and carrying heavy objects
We pride ourselves on creativity, attention to detail, artisanship, exceptional building, safety practices and a team first approach to help our valued clients build their dreams.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide training and direction in the LWE way from our long serving staff. We encourage all experience levels to apply for this position. Apprenticeship and growth opportunities are available for the right candidate.
Earn a living. Create a career. All while living in the best lifestyle town in Canada. (Work-life balance is paramount to us!) On top of other benefits we offer a flexible schedule and time to engage in all the sports you came to Fernie for. Enjoy working for a company that stands by the legendary 20 cm rule (we all love to ski on powder days)!
If you’re willing to give it your all as a member of our team, work hard and play hard, while producing incredible homes, please submit your resume below.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance






