Licensed Carpenter

Canada Packers; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Lethbridge is seeking a Licensed Carpenter to join their team. This role involves various maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality of building structures. Responsibilities include overseeing material selection, interpreting blueprints, and performing general carpentry work. The ideal candidate will have a Red seal Carpenter journeyman certificate and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive health benefits package, a pension plan, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Must have a Red seal Carpenter journeyman certificate.
• Experience in the food industry is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to carry out manual tasks and be physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee selection of construction materials and create layouts.
• Read and interpret blueprints for structures.
• Measure, cut, and shape wood materials.

Skills

Red seal Carpenter journeyman certificate

Experience in the food industry

Physically fit

Team spirit

Meticulousness

Good communication skills

Job description

Proudly raised; Responsibly made.

Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

About This Opportunity:

The Licensed Carpenter provides support to the Lethbridge team. The LC is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the building by conducting various tasks within the maintenance department.

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 30, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the selection of construction raw materials to specify type, quantity of required materials, create a layout for construction using tools such as rulers and pencils.
• Read and interpret blueprints for a structural concept.
• Measure, cut, and shape wood materials using tapes, saws, chisels etc.
• Assemble and join structural components with the aid of nails, screws, or adhesives.
• Build framework, Sheetrock, finishing work, erecting metal stud walls, small roofing repair work.
• Perform new construction, concrete foundations, layout framing, formwork, roofing, fiberglass framing, scaffolding erecting, drywall and general carpentry, tiling work and plaster repair, site preparation through fine finish.
• General labour practices, carpentry, masonry, cement pouring, floors, painting, cleanup, Bobcat and forklift operation and other duties as assigned.
• General building and grounds maintenance including outdoor and fencing.
• Maintain and organize outside storage areas, conduct building inspections and audits.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations as specified by CP, maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Red seal Carpenter journeyman certificate.
• Experience in the food industry (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to carry out manual tasks, physically fit.
• Team spirit.
• Meticulousness, people skills, resourcefulness.
• Like challenges, detail oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• Values based culture.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.