Carpenter, Building Construction

You are an experienced Carpenter with strong commercial carpentry expertise, responsible for wood framing, finishing, and constructing concrete foundations on active job sites. You will contribute to maintaining productivity and project timelines by completing work safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. This role requires solid technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while following site plans and safety requirements.
Ready to be part of leading a safety focused team? Apply today to join our True Blue team in Edmonton!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understands basic commercial concrete forming and general commercial construction practices to accurately build concrete forms, scaffolding, shelters, and other structures

• Comprehends blueprint readings to prepare layouts including selecting materials, planning sequences, and methods of work, measuring and marking materials to avoid costly mistakes or omissions

• Rough and finish carpentry work

• Concrete support including heating & hoarding

• Operation of light equipment

• Installation of Doors, frames, hardware & misc. accessories

• Works with the team to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule

• Checks completed units to be sure they are level, square, plumb, and the right size, shape, and location

Qualifications:

• Must have a Carpenter Ticket or a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship from a recognized provincial training authority

• Non-ticketed Carpenters must provide proof of hours relevant to the industrial carpentry trade

• Standard First Aid Level C, Fall Protection and Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) certifications is a must

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

• Must posses a valid form of government issued photo identification

• Boom/Scissor Lift or skid steer certifications considered an asset

Work Conditions:

• Regular work week of 44 hours

• Overtime may be required to meet construction deadlines

• Work will primarily be outdoors in various weather conditions

• Must be comfortable working at heights

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

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.