Journeyperson Carpenter

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Edmonton is seeking a Journeyperson Carpenter. This role involves preparing layouts, building concrete forms, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has journeyperson certification or relevant experience. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to safety and success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental

Career development opportunities

Retirement package through the Union

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean 3‑year driver’s abstract.
• CSTS‑2020, WHMIS 2015, ESC Fall Protection, and Elevated Work Platform training required (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts and select materials accurately from drawings.
• Build concrete forms using engineered forming systems.
• Check completed units for accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Complete tasks safely and efficiently, following safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Understanding of concrete forming systems

Experience with PERI, Aluma, and EFCO formwork

Education

Provincially recognized journeyperson certification in Carpentry

Minimum of 4 years relevant experience (for non-certified)

Job description

You are a Journeyperson Carpenter seeking a competitive wage, extensive benefits, and want to work for a company who prides themselves on safety. You are a hardworking, reliable team player seeking an exciting long-term opportunity to work on expanding the Edmonton LRT network.

Ready to be part of a safety focused team? Apply today to join our True Blue team in Edmonton!

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Responsibilities

• Comprehend drawings to prepare layouts including selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work, and measuring and marking materials to avoid costly mistakes or omissions
• Understand concrete forming and engineered forming systems to accurately build concrete forms
• Skilled with traditional, PERI, Aluma and EFCO formwork
• Check completed units to be sure they are level, square, plumb, and the right size, shape, and location
• Complete tasks safely, efficiently, and within project deadlines, following Ledcor’s high standards for safety and quality

Qualifications & Requirements

• Provincially recognized journeyperson certification in Carpentry
• Non-certified journeypersons must hold a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working on major infrastructure and bridge projects highly desired
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean 3‑year driver’s abstract
• CSTS‑2020 Fundamentals, WHMIS 2015, ESC Fall Protection, Confined Space and Elevated Work Platform (training provided)

Work Conditions

• Monday to Friday, 10 hours per day with potential overtime required over the summer months on the weekend
• Work in all weather conditions year‑round and willing to lend a hand where needed
• Comprehensive benefits package provided by CLAC, including extended health, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Candidates must reside in the Greater Edmonton Region

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full‑scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long‑term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.