Us
About
Founded in 2019, Sitka is a small high-end carpentry and renovations company serving the Ottawa, ON region and surrounding areas.
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We strive to deliver exceptional quality in our projects. Our goal is to leave a lasting impression with our projects and inspire through the quality and finish of our work.
Our Values
Excellence
A History of
Striving for excellence could sum up the storied past of Nick Carriere, founder and owner of Sitka Carpentry, an Ottawa based renovation and carpentry business. Graduating from McGill University (B.A.10') Nick was 3 year team Captain and a two time recipient of Defensive Player of the Year award for the Redmen. Nick was eventually drafted to the the Toronto Argonauts Football team in 2008 (2008-2010) in the Canadian Football League (CFL)
Nick
Consistency
After suffering a career ending injury in football, Nick moved west to Calgary where again his hard work and determination rewarded him with success, becoming a brakeman athlete and member of the Canadian Bobsleigh Team. Nick Traveled the world, competing in the 2-man and 4-man bobsleigh competitions in the Europa Tour, the World Cup Circuit, the World Championships in his bid to compete in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.
Enduring
"Nick brings skill, expertise and loads of experience to his projects. He has a positive attitude, is flexible, good humoured and has a drive to ensure client satisfaction."
- Terry & Allan Hicks
Uncompromising
After retiring from elite athletics, Nick sought out a professional career in carpentry and residential construction, eventually going back to study at Algonquin College where he graduate with Honours in the Advance Housing Program. It was a perfect match for Nick, excelling in modern construction practices, passive energy building principles, traditional and 3D drafting. After working for a few custom home builders as a laborer, lead carpenter, estimates and Sales, Nick eventually decided to go at it on his own, founding Sitka Carpentry in 2019 focusing on unique projects that stand out from the crowd in their conception, and execution.
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Hard work, accountability and a commitment to excellence continue to be the core ingredients to Nick's winning recipe of success.
Work Ethic
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