Carpenter (Formwork experience)

Chandos Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled carpenter to join their team, focusing on formwork and construction practices. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and a journeyman carpenter’s certificate. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading blueprints and possess strong mathematical and analytical skills. With a commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture, this company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to building community and making a positive impact in the industry.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Competitive Wages

Employer Paid Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Educational Assistance

Annual Salary Reviews

Leadership Conferences

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of formwork experience required.
• Current journeyman carpenter’s certificate; Red Seal is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting/placing/stripping of all formed surfaces.
• Proficient in loose and gang form walls, suspended slab, and flatwork.

Skills

Construction Practices

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Analytical Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

Journeyman Carpenter's Certificate

CSTS 2020 Certification

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community.They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Job Description

The carpenter is responsible for setting/placing/stripping of all formed surfaces.

Required knowledge includes: construction, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.

The carpenter must be proficient at the following tasks: loose and gang form walls, suspended slab, flatwork, water retaining structures, architectural exposed, stairs, formwork, and reading blueprints. The carpenter must also possess the mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do materials estimates.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of formwork experience

Experienced with a large general contractor

Current journeyman carpenter’s certificate; Red Seal is an asset

Valid EWP and fall protection tickets are a plus

CSTS 2020 is required

Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract preferred

Some travel to location may be required

Knowledge of the safe operation of basic hand and power tools; able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures, first aid, and CPR

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is onlyone classof units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should betreated equal. We talk about being anentrepreneurial-mindedorganization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.