Apprentice Carpenters

We are currently recruiting Carpenters Apprenticesto 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 out at time and a half after 44 hours per 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:

• Tradescertification 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.