All Years Apprentice Caprtener

Benchmark Builders Inc. is accepting applications from Apprentice Carpenters for upcoming work in Edmonton, AB.

The Apprentice Carpenter is responsible for assisting our carpenters with new build construction, renovations, and the repairing of buildings and other structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel, concrete and other materials. The apprentice will work under the supervision of a journeyman carpenter, assisting them in their duties while actively training and gaining a better understanding of the trade.

Requirements:

• Must have availability to work weekends, nights, and out of town as needed. Schedule includes 5-6 days/week and 9-12 hours/day.
• Knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, and safety.
• Proficient at the following tasks: wood backing, framing, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters, read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills.
• Learn and actively practice essential carpentry skills on the job.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Set up and maintain tools for your supervising carpenter.
• Own transportation, valid driver’s license with satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Ability to multi task with strong attention to detail.
• Productive in a team environment.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, push/pull, bend and crouch frequently.
• Able to operate a skid steer and rough terrain forklift is considered an asset

Required Pre-Employment Training:

(We are happy to work with the successful candidate to complete required training.)

• Alcohol and Drug Awareness
• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Workplace Violence and Harassment
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform
• Fall Protection
• Standard First Aid

Benchmark Builders welcomes all non-ticketed and those with a valid Carpenter Apprentice ticket from a recognized provincial training authority to apply.

Benchmark Builders offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, GRSP program, and work and family life balance. We thank all those who apply, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.