Carpenter and Apprentice Carpenter

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. 

Position Description: Clark Builders is hiring Carpenters to work in Grande Prairie, AB. This role will be responsible for the safe construction of foundations and other concrete structures on a commercial site.

Reporting to: Foreman or Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Erect/install and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites.

• Builds footings, walls, column forms, slab forms, and stair forms and parapets.

• Read and interpret drawings and/or receive instructions from a supervisor.

• Carry out a variety of carpentry services (including backing, blocking, framing, installation and other general carpentry.

• Installs precast units, framing systems sheathing, exterior trims, interior/exterior doors and hardware, windows, flooring, wall coverings, washroom accessories and architectural materials

• Execute work with minimal supervision while working alongside a team and other sub-trades to complete projects.

• Perform other construction related duties as assigned.

• Maintaining a clean construction site.

• Maintain a daily log of tasks and hazard assessment cards.

• Represent Clark Builders in a professional and respectful manner.

• Adhere to Clark Builders policies and procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

• The physical ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs., as well as performing repetitive motions, bending, crouching and/or kneeling for long periods throughout the day.

• The capability to work outside in extreme weather conditions depending on the season.

• The ability to work long hours while completing repetitive tasks.

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year Apprenticeship training or Journeyperson certificate.

• Must have concrete form work experience.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certificate or Active Apprenticeship is considered an asset.

• Experience working in commercial/industrial construction is considered an asset.

• Valid first aid certificate an asset.

• Valid ESC Fall Protection, CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015 is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wages and vacation pay.

• Opportunity to work overtime hours.

• Employer RRSP Matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance (EFAP) program.

• Comprehensive health and benefits plan.

• Paid Birthday Off.

• Boot Allowance.

• Partner Perks.

• Employee referral program – earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes their 90-day probation.

Comments

Environmental aspects (weather, heights, etc.) play an important role for this position since work is often outdoors.

*Please note this is a safety sensitive position.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact. 

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