Site Framer

Medium; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is looking for a Site Framer in Calgary, Alberta, to install prefabricated floor systems and panelized frames. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of residential framing experience and a strong knowledge of building codes. Responsibilities include assembling structures, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring safety standards on site. This position requires proficiency in hand and power tools and offers opportunities for mentorship during the role.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of residential framing experience.
• Journeyman Carpenter certification is an asset.
• Proficient in building codes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and finish pre-built wall, floor, and roof structures.
• Examine blueprints to prepare project layouts.
• Perform back framing to complete homes.

Skills

Team work oriented

Excellent problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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 Site Framer to install prefabricated floor systems, panelized frames, and build roofs on site. 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, floor, and build roof structures
• Examine and understand specifics of blueprints and building plans to prepare project layouts to determine the dimensions and materials required for building the frame for a house
• Perform back framing to complete the homes.
• Guide the site logistics and craning
• 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.
• Maintain safety standards in the work place.
• Follow quality control procedures.
• Work with the construction and procurement manager to ensure timely planning of resources.
• 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.
• 2-5 years of residential framing experience
• Journeyman Carpenter certification is an asset
• Proficient in building codes
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software is a strong asset
• Team work 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 and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds.
• 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.