Carpenter Journeyperson

North America Construction LTD; Brandon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth and advancement

Comprehensive benefit plan

Job summary

North America Construction Ltd. is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join the Water Treatment Facility Upgrade project in Brandon, MB. Under the Civil Superintendent, you will build and install formwork, framing, and related structural components for heavy construction, ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will read blueprints, manage material estimates, and work with a team to deliver high-quality concrete structures while maintaining strict safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in heavy construction.
• Experience with concrete formwork (gang systems) and stick-building formwork (wood forms).
• Experience with concrete placement.
• Water retaining structures experience.
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of carpentry tools.
• Ability to read building specifications, blueprints and as-builds.
• Valid WHMIS, Elevated/Aerial Work Platform, Working at Heights/Fall Arrest certificates.
• Zoom boom / skid steer experience.
• Heavy lifting required.

Responsibilities

• Build, layout and execute forms per specifications.
• Layout foundations, install piling, floors and walls.
• Layout, construct and install beams and shoring.
• Construct chutes and form panels for pouring concrete.
• Handle and transport materials to the work area.
• Perform other related duties within scope.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math/analytical

Time management

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Tools

Carpentry tools

Scaffolding setup

Zoom Boom/Skid Steer

Job description

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more!

NAC is currently seeking a Carpenter to join our Water Treatment Facility Upgrade project in Brandon, MB.

Position Summary

Under the direction of Civil Superintendent the Civil Carpenter is responsible for building, restoring and/or installing of structural formwork, concrete, wood and related materials. This position requires knowledge of the heavy construction industry, specifically the practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety associated with this industry. The Civil Carpenter must be proficient at the following tasks: layouts, constructing and installing building materials, reading blueprints, and must possess mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates.

Job Description

• Build, layout and execute forms as required, according to specifications with the ability to make calculations depending on grades
• Layout building foundations and install piling, floors and walls
• Layout, construct and install beams and shoring
• Construct chutes, forms and align form panels for pouring concrete
• Fill form with concrete material, compact with tamper/compactor to required grade
• Construct and frame deck, floor, stairs, wall, ceiling and roof systems
• Perform interior and exterior renovations, as per specifications
• Build trestles, bridges, towers and other structures
• Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations and ensures any apprentices under your direction comply
• Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment
• Respect and respond to direction given
• Contribute and participate in the effective use of the Quality Control System
• Construct and/or assemble and dismantle scaffolding as needed
• Handle and transport job materials to the work area as needed
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitation

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in heavy construction
• Experience with concrete formwork (gang systems. Dolka an asset) and stick building formwork (wood forms)
• Experience with concrete placement
• Water retaining structures construction experience
• Experience building bulkheads
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of carpentry tools
• Ability to read building specifications, blueprints and as-builds
• Experience building bulkheads
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Heavy lifting required
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Time management skills
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
• Valid WHMIS, Elevated/Aerial Work Platform, Working at Heights/Fall Arrest certificates are required
• Zoom boom / skid steer experience required

NAC Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
• Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Excellent company matched pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Community involvement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information