Framer-carpenter

Dan Singh Construction Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dan Singh Construction Ltd. is looking for a framer-carpenter to work on-site across Edmonton, AB. The role requires 1–2 years of carpentry experience and a secondary school certificate. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, measure and cut materials, and help frame floors, walls and roofs. Supervision of teammates is expected.

Location: various locations around Edmonton. English required. Start date: as soon as possible. Two vacancies.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant carpentry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Supervise other workers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Carpentry

Measuring

Team supervision

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Framer-carpenter

Dan Singh Construction Ltd.

Job details

• Location: Various Locations in and around Edmonton Edmonton, AB T6T 0E5
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 38.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• 2 vacancies

Overview

• Languages: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Supervise other workers

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities:
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Physically demanding
• Personal suitability:
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
• Employment groups: This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers on‑job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Who can apply for this job?

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until: To be determined