Apprentice Carpenters

We are currently recruiting Carpenter's Apprentices to assist with the construction of various commercial buildings throughout Edmonton . Carpenters with concrete formwork or GC carpentry experience preferred. Non-ticketed carpenters will also be considered. Duties:

• Building forms, pouring concrete
• Operating hand tools, power actuated tools as required to perform tasks including inspecting and ensuring proper, safe use
• Installing heating/hoarding, temporary fencing, guardrails, handrails and barriers as required
• Participating in daily tool-box talks
• Reviewing and preparing daily Field Level Hazard Assessments
• Participating in weekly safety meetings
• Ensuring proper Personal Protective Equipment is used for all tasks
• Advising supervision of unsafe conditions or acts that may be a hazard or danger to self and other workers
• Reading blueprints and/or getting instructions from supervision
• Preparing layout including selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work
• Installing shoring
• Removing/stripping forms
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean and free of hazards
• Ensuring tools and equipment are returned to job boxes and tool cribs
• Reporting all incidents, “near miss” incidents including damage/non-damage, injury/non-injury incidents

Working Conditions:

• Minimum of 44 hours per week. Start and end times vary from site to site. OT as required. OT paid out at time and a half after 44 hours per week. Weekends as required
• Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day
• Exposure to cold/hot weather. Appropriate dress required for weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, dust, pollution
• Exposure to hazards such as heights, power tools, slips, falls, falling objects, sharp hand tools
• Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity
• Own Tools
• Ability to lift between 11 and 25 kg

Competencies:

• Ability to get along well with others in a team environment
• Positive attitude towards safety
• Ability to take direction and follow through on instructions
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to cooperate well with others
• Willingness to learn
• Willingness to take initiative
• Self motivated

Educational Requirements:

• Trades certification and/or registered in the trade if applying for an Apprentice position

Looking to fill these positions ASAP! Please get in touch by applying to this posting.

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