Carpenter and Apprentice Carpenter

Clark Builders; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Vacation pay

RRSP Matching

EFAP program

Health and benefits plan

Paid Birthday Off

Boot Allowance

Partner Perks

Referral bonus

Job summary

Clark Builders is hiring Carpenters to work in Grande Prairie, AB. Reporting to the Foreman or Superintendent, the role involves erecting forms, reading drawings, and performing carpentry tasks on commercial projects across Western Canada.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professionalism on outdoor job sites with potential overtime and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform demanding carpentry tasks in varying weather.
• Ability to read drawings and follow supervisor instructions.
• Active apprenticeships or Journeyperson status considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Erect/install and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades on sites.
• Build footings, walls, forms, slabs, stairs, and parapets per drawings.
• Read drawings or receive supervisor instructions and work with a crew.
• Perform general carpentry including framing, backing, blocking, and finishes.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Long hours

Apprenticeship/Journeyperson

Concrete form work

Education

Journeyperson certificate or Apprenticeship

Job description

At Clark Builders, we're more than a construction company - we're purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.

Position Description

Clark Builders is hiring Carpenters to work in Grande Prairie, AB.

Reporting to: Foreman or Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Erect/install and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites.
• Builds footings, walls, column forms, slab forms, and stair forms and parapets.
• Read and interpret drawings and/or receive instructions from a supervisor
• Carry out a variety of carpentry services (including backing, blocking, framing, installation and other general carpentry.
• Installs precast units, framing systems sheathing, exterior trims, interior/exterior doors and hardware, windows, flooring, wall coverings, washroom accessories and architectural materials
• Execute work with minimal supervision while working alongside a team and other sub-trades to complete projects.
• Perform other construction related duties as assigned.
• Maintaining a clean construction site.
• Maintain a daily log of tasks and hazard assessment cards.
• Represent Clark Builders in a professional and respectful manner.
• Adhere to Clark Builders policies and procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

• The physical ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs., as well as performing repetitive motions, bending, crouching and/or kneeling for long periods throughout the day.
• The capability to work outside in extreme weather conditions depending on the season.
• The ability to work long hours while completing repetitive tasks.
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year Apprenticeship training or Journeyperson certificate.
• Must have concrete form work experience.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certificate or Active Apprenticeship is considered an asset.
• Experience working in commercial/industrial construction is considered an asset.
• Valid first aid certificate an asset.
• Valid ESC Fall Protection, CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015 is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wages and vacation pay.
• Opportunity to work overtime hours.
• Employer RRSP Matching program.
• Employee and Family Assistance (EFAP) program.
• Comprehensive health and benefits plan.
• Paid Birthday Off.
• Boot Allowance.
• Partner Perks.
• Employee referral program - earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes their 90-day probation.

Comments

Environmental aspects (weather, heights, etc.) play an important role for this position since work is often outdoors.

Company Overview

We Build Exceptional Experiences One of the top ten general contractors in Canada and part of the largest construction organization in North America, Clark Builders serves industrial, commercial and institutional market sectors. In collaboration with our partner, Turner Construction Company, we maintain the culture of a small company with the distinct capabilities of an international firm. Regardless of the size, sector, location or complexity of a project, we will confidently deliver.