Carpenter

FWS; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSPs

Benefits

Professional training

Job summary

FWS Group of Companies is seeking Carpenters for an on-site role in Edmonton, Alberta. The position requires proficiency in concrete formwork, reading drawings, and safe operation of equipment, with supervision responsibilities for labourers.

Candidates should be ready for a 14/7 work rotation with time away from home. FWS offers RRSPs, benefits, and professional training as part of its commitment to employee development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with concrete formwork and falsework.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Must be able to supervise labourers as required.
• Apprenticeship program enrollment or relevant carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Proficient knowledge of concrete formwork and finishing.
• Read and build to drawings and specifications.
• Operate equipment safely including forklift and skid steer.
• Supervise labourers and allocate resources as required.

Skills

Concrete formwork

Read drawings

Equipment operation

Supervise labourers

Education

Apprenticeship program

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer loader

Scissor lifts

Job description

FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm. We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

We are recruiting for Carpenters to join our collaborative and team focused organization.

We have a lot to offer you - RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few.

Position Overview

• Proficient knowledge of concrete formwork and falsework, reinforcing, placing, and finishing.
• Read and understand construction drawings and be able to build to drawings and specifications.
• Responsible for safe use of equipment including forklift, skid steer loader, scissor lifts, and power tools.
• Supervise labourers and resources as required.

Qualifications Needed

• Appropriate level of carpentry experience or enrolled in an Apprenticeship Program.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.
• Must be able to work a 14/7 work rotation with extended time away from home.
• Own and maintain basic trade tools.
• Pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing may be required.

About FWS

We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason. Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees. We include a number of diverse group of companies to serve a wide market. Ag-Industrial, Bulk Material Handling, Liquid & Gas Handling, Maintenance - are just a few of our business units.

FWS may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and only used to assist in the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals following human review.