Journeyman Carpenter

Effect Home Builders; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Alberta is seeking an experienced Journeyman Carpenter to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in residential construction, particularly in custom homes, and possess strong skills in site takeoffs, building codes, and ICF foundations. This full-time position aims for a long-term commitment, with opportunities to advance to a Site Foreman role, participating in safety programs and leading apprentices.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years experience in residential construction, preferably on custom homes.
• In-depth knowledge of ICF foundations required.
• Advanced framing and experience with energy-efficient buildings are assets.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate site takeoffs.
• Read and apply building codes.
• Lead and instruct apprentices.

Skills

Site takeoffs

Reading building codes

Forming and rebar

Concrete finishing

Window and door installation

Roofing

Insulation/vapour barrier

Drywall

Interior and exterior finishes

ICF Foundations

Job description

Effect Home Builders is looking for an experienced Journeyman Carpenter to join our team. The successful candidate should have at least 6 years experience in residential construction, with some or all of that time working on custom homes. In depth knowledge of ICF foundations is a must. Advanced framing and experience with energy-efficient buildings is an asset.

This position is full-time, with the intention of a long-term commitment to stay with Effect.

The successful candidate will have the following competencies:

• Ability to complete accurate site takeoffs
• Ability to read and apply building codes
• Establishedskills in:
  • forming and rebar skills
  • concrete finishing
  • window and door installation
  • roofing
  • insulation/vapour barrier
  • drywall
  • interior and exterior finishes
  • ICF Foundations
• Lead and instruct apprentices to the standards of Effect Home Builders
• Ability to decipher, identify issues and apply engineered drawings and install components in accordance with them
• Organize and create game plans for junior carpenters to follow
• Able to complete all aspects of construction with little to no supervision
• Accountable for site safety
• Identify, Isolate, document and solve site problems and issues
• Ability to motivate junior carpenters to meet construction deadlines
• Ability to forecast and organize deliveries and returns when necessary
• Ability to advance into role of Site Foreman
• Participation in safety program