Carpenter

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts; Canmore; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra time during interviews

Video or phone interviews

Written copies of questions

Flexible scheduling or short breaks

Other adjustments as needed

Job summary

HSS Design Build in Canmore, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team on energy-efficient retrofits and new builds in the Bow Valley. You’ll work with skilled tradespeople on projects focused on Passive House practices.

This role offers opportunities to grow, contribute to sustainable construction, and maintain high safety standards while completing framing, siding, interior finishing, and site prep.

Qualifications

• Carpentry experience is required.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction details, and shop drawings.
• Own tools and PPE are required to perform effectively.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Alberta driver’s license preferred or required in some projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and install components for energy-efficient retrofits and new builds.
• Assist with demolition and site preparation.
• Complete framing and timber framing work.
• Install siding, exterior insulation, windows, and doors.
• Build decks, stairs, and railings.
• Perform interior finishing such as trim, flooring, or built-ins.
• Work safely on-site and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow instructions, meet deadlines, and take pride in quality work.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Blueprints & shop drawings

Independent or team work

Safety-focused

Sustainable building / Passive House

Education

Red Seal or Carpenter Certificate

First Aid Certification

Alberta Driver’s License

Job description

About Us

HSS Design Build is a growing design and construction company based in Canmore, Alberta. We focus on energy-efficient and sustainable buildings, using Passive House and European construction methods. Our goal is to help make building design and construction in the Bow Valley and beyond more sustainable.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter to join our team. You’ll work on a variety of projects in the Bow Valley — mostly in Canmore — including energy-efficient retrofits and new construction. This role offers opportunities to grow, work with skilled tradespeople, and learn about Passive House building practices.

What You’ll Do

• Build and install components for energy-efficient retrofits and new builds.
• Help with demolition and site preparation.
• Complete framing and timber framing work.
• Install siding, exterior insulation, windows, and doors.
• Build decks, stairs, and railings.
• Do interior finishing work such as trim, flooring, or built-ins.
• Work safely on-site and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow instructions, meet deadlines, and take pride in quality work.

What We’re Looking For

• Carpentry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction details, and shop drawings.
• Comfortable working independently or under supervision.
• Professional, motivated, and focused on safety.
• Interest in sustainable building and Passive House construction.

Requirements

• Valid Alberta driver’s license and own transportation.
• Own tools and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• First Aid, Fall Protection, Red Seal, or Carpenter Certificates are assets.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.

If you’re passionate about sustainable building but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, or family status.

If you need accommodations for the application or interview process, please let us know.

We can offer

• Extra time during interviews
• Video or phone interviews
• Written copies of questions
• Flexible scheduling or short breaks
• Other adjustments as needed

Please contact Kasia at [e-mail] if you’d like to discuss any support options.