Journeyman & Apprentice Carpenters

Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman & 1st year and up Apprentice Carpenters to join our diverse and dynamic team. The successful candidate will bring their skills and understanding of construction codes to oversee and work on day-to-day carpentry projects on site. Projects include but are not limited to timber boardwalks, bridges, docks, decks, formwork & grade beams. This is a seasonal position, Monday through Saturday, Local to the Edmonton and area.

At Wilco Contractors Northwest, we build more than infrastructure—we build communities and strong teams. Located out of our Head Office in Northwest Edmonton, we are a leading civil construction contractor specializing in earthworks, underground utilities, and site development. Our work helps shape the roads, neighborhoods, and infrastructure that our community relies on. We are proud of our reputation for safety, quality, and a hardworking team culture where people support each other and take pride in their work.

We seek an ideal candidate with extensive knowledge of the construction industry, particularly concerning concrete work, forming, and framing, as well as the construction of stairs, walls, and fences. The Carpenters will undertake some or all of the following tasks:

• Read and interpret construction plans and blueprints to determine the materials and dimensions specified.
• Prepare, erect and remove structural formwork for concrete foundations, walls, columns, beams and shafts
• Construct wood forms for concrete construction projects including building foundations.
• Construct wooden framing including walls and floors.
• Install roof systems, partitions, and stairs.
• Move material on the construction site, help clean-up work sites.
• Maintain and clean tools/equipment.
• Interpret and apply information found in drawings, specifications, building codes, and /or receive instructions from a supervisor.
• The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary
• Maintain and ensure safe working conditions.

Requirements

• Journeyman Carpenter with minimum 5 years framing/finishing.
• 1st year and up with concrete experience would be an asset.
• Must be able to work in a multi-trade environment.
• Physically fit with an ability to work, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for long periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs often.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Must have a commitment to safe work practices and be able to adhere to safety policies.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving abstract and reliable transportation to job sites.

• Tech savvy, comfortable using an iPhone or android (app) Nektar

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overtime pay.
• Reliable hours and job stability.
• Incredible work environment and team atmosphere.
• Corporate Referral Program
• Company PPE