Carpenter/Carpenter Apprentice (Shop Based)

Dexterra; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be part of an important industry

Safety culture excellence

Supportive team environment with room 

Job summary

Dexterra Partnership in Alberta is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter or Carpenter Apprentice for a shop-based role, building portable structures from wood and substitutes. Most duties are in-shop (cutting, fabrication, assembly, prep), with occasional travel to sites for installation or support.

Candidates must have Carpenter Trade Certification and at least 5 years of carpentry experience on construction sites; good blueprint-reading, measurement and tool skills; ability to work safely,

Qualifications

• Completion of the Carpenter Trade Certification from an accredited educational institute.
• Minimum of 5 years’ carpentry-related work experience on construction sites.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications; proficient with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Measure, cut, shape and assemble wood materials and drywall.
• Build floor beams, walls, and install partitions; erect roof trusses and sheathing.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently; maintain a clean work area.
• Instruct apprentices and helpers; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Tool proficiency

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Carpenter Trade Certification

Tools

Sawsall

Table saw

Drill press

Power drills

Air tools

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities.

That’s something we’re truly proud of,Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Horizon North is now Dexterra Partnership.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

As aCarpenter or Carpenter Apprentice (shop based)you will be responsiblefor the construction of structures and components of portable buildings that are made of wood, wood-substitutes, and other materials. This role is shop-based, with the majority of duties performed in-shop (cutting, fabrication, assembly, and prep work). Occasional travel to job sites may be required for installation or support as needed.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

The Journeyman Carpenter performs some or all of the following duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Determine specifications and calculate requirements.
• Start and complete jobs according to drawings and within the allotted time frame.
• Measure, cut, shape and assemble wood materials and drywall.
• Build floor beams and sub flooring.
• Build walls and install partitions.
• Erect prefabricated roof trusses, bracing and sheathing.
• Build built-in-place flat roofs.
• Install insulation.
• Instruct apprentices and carpenter’s helpers/labourers as required.
• Understand all safety procedures of work place.
• These tasks require work with the following tools: sawsall, skill saw, chop saw, table saw, radial arm saw, drills, drill press and air tools.
• Clean work area and equipment, including saws.
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment and cleans work sites.
• Completes daily Job Hazards Assessments and Pre Job Task Hazard Analysis forms.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment at all times during work hours.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Completion of the Carpenter Trade Certification from an accredited Educational Institute.
• Minimum of 5 years’ carpentry-related work experience on construction sites.
• Considered to have extensive knowledge of the carpentry trade.
• Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
• Able to demonstrate organizational, time-management and decision-making skills.
• Able to manage a fluctuating workload and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Able to work individually and as a team member able to safely and comfortably carry out physical duties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to health/safety of self and co-workers.

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.

Dexterra Partnershipis an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies. #IND2