Concrete Carpenters / Formwork Carpenters Edmonton Area

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix HR is recruiting experienced Concrete Carpenters / Formwork Carpenters on behalf of an established commercial-industrial concrete contractor for ongoing projects in the Edmonton area.

This hands-on role involves building, setting, bracing, stripping and repairing formwork for foundations, slabs, equipment pads, grade beams and walls, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and productivity. Travel to various Edmonton-area sites is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Concrete Carpenter or Formwork Carpenter
• Hands-on experience building, setting, bracing, stripping, and repairing concrete formwork
• Experience with structural and/or flatwork concrete construction
• Ability to read basic construction drawings, specifications, and field instructions
• Ability to set forms to required line, grade, elevation and alignment
• Experience with foundations, slabs, equipment pads, grade beams, walls, and other structural concrete applications
• Experience coordinating with rebar and concrete placement teams
• Ability to travel to Edmonton-area sites
• Strong safety record and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Build, set, brace, strip, and repair concrete formwork on commercial and industrial projects
• Support concrete projects including foundations, slabs, equipment pads, grade beams
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure safety and productivity

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Education

Journeyperson Carpenter certification

Tools

Doka formwork

Peri formwork

Aluma

Duraform

Job description

Matrix HR is recruiting experienced Concrete Carpenters / Formwork Carpenters on behalf of an established Commercial-Industrial Concrete Contractor for ongoing concrete projects throughout the Edmonton area.

This is hands-on construction work involving concrete formwork, structural concrete, flatwork, foundations, equipment pads, grade beams, and pre-pour preparation. The successful candidates will support commercial and industrial concrete projects by building, setting, bracing, stripping, and repairing concrete formwork while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality workmanship, and productivity.

This position is based in Edmonton, Alberta, with travel required to various client project sites throughout the Edmonton area.

What We Offer

• Pay: $35.00–$42.00/hr based on relevant experience and project fit

• Full-time project opportunities

• Opportunity to work on commercial and industrial concrete construction projects

• Variety of Edmonton-area project sites and scopes of work

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Concrete Carpenter, Formwork Carpenter, or similar construction role

• Demonstrated hands-on experience building, setting, bracing, stripping, and repairing concrete formwork

• Experience supporting structural and/or flatwork concrete construction

• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings, specifications, and field instructions

• Ability to set forms accurately to required line, grade, elevation, and alignment

• Experience constructing and installing formwork for:

  • Foundations

  • Concrete slabs

  • Equipment pads

  • Grade beams

  • Walls

  • Other structural concrete applications

• Experience completing pre-pour preparation activities and coordinating with other trades, including rebar and concrete placement teams

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in an active construction environment

• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation

• Ability to travel to various Edmonton-area project sites

• Strong safety record, reliable attendance, and ability to work effectively as part of a crew

• Ability to meet site-access requirements, including testing requirements where applicable

Assets

• Journeyperson Carpenter certification

• Experience working on industrial, energy, plant-site, civil, or heavy-commercial construction projects

• Experience with engineered formwork systems such as Doka, Peri, Aluma, Duraform, or similar

• Experience with structural foundations, equipment foundations, grade beams, elevated concrete, or complex formwork systems

• CSTS, First Aid, WHMIS, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance, or other current safety tickets

If you are an experienced Concrete Carpenter / Formwork Carpenter looking for your next opportunity in the Edmonton area, we want to hear from you.