Journeyman Carpenter

Medium; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Calgary is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter to lead a team in framing residential components. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in residential framing, a Journeyman certification, and the ability to read blueprints. This role includes hands-on assembly and mentoring of team members, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with residential framing.
• Experience leading a team of people.
• Proficient in ensuring onsite framing meets Alberta Residential Building Codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/finish pre-built wall and floor structures.
• Measure, cut, and assemble framing lumber.
• Install exterior windows and doors.
• Provide on the job training & mentorship to other employees.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Residential framing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Journeyman Carpenter certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hand and power tools

Job description

We’re excited to launch a new state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in partnership with several large homebuilders within the Greater Calgary Region. Powered by Promise Robotics' transformative production lines for timber-based panelized construction, the new plant enables our group of homebuilding partners to significantly increase the capacity and speed of home production within the fast-growing region of Calgary, AB.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Journeyman Carpenter to lead a team to frame manual wall panels, floors, and stairs. In this role you will perform a variety of tasks involving physical labor and are required to operate equipment and hand and power tools.

What you will do:

• Assemble/finish pre-built wall and floor structures
• Examine and understand specifics of blueprints, building plans and work orders
• to prepare project layouts to determine the dimensions and lead the internal team in executing the home build
• Measure, cut, and assemble the framing lumber needed to build residential buildings.
• Install exterior windows and doors
• Frame floor panels as per joist layout and framing shop drawings
• Conduct interior work such as fitting interior doors and casings
• Use a variety of hand and power tools such as saws, drills, nail guns, framer’s squares, and measuring tapes.
• Provide on the job training & mentorship to other employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain safety standards in the work place through daily toolbox meetings.
• Follow quality control procedures.
• Work with the procurement team and material management teams to ensure raw materials are available.
• Participate actively in problem solving sessions, continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience with residential framing.
• Experience leading a team of people.
• Journeyman Carpenter certification.
• Proficient and proactive in ensuring onsite framing meets Alberta Residential Building Codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software is a strong asset.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Excellent problem solving skills and good communication skills.
• Residential construction knowledge.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and work orders.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.