journeyman/woman carpenter

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking a skilled carpenter to carry out construction tasks including building foundations, installing windows, and instructing apprentices. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, possess relevant certificates, and be able to work physically demanding conditions. This on-site position requires own tools and safety equipment. Candidates with strong client focus, reliability, and teamwork skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in carpentry or related fields.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation required.
• Completion of working at heights and construction safety training.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood and steel.
• Build foundations and install floor beams.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, and mouldings.
• Instruct apprentices in carpentry techniques.

Skills

Client focus

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Instruct apprentices

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demandinggetti
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics