Carpenter Apprentice

Effect Home Builders • Edmonton, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Effect Home Builders, we take pride in building high-quality custom homes while creating a strong team environment behind the scenes. We value people who are dependable, collaborative, take pride in their work, and are willing to jump in where needed. We care about our team as much as we care about the homes we build. Our employees can expect: A supportive, team-focused work environment, Opportunities to learn and grow within the company, Regular team-building events and a company that is active in the community, An experienced leadership team that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. We are looking for Carpenter Apprentices from 1st through 4th year to join our construction team. You’ll work alongside experienced carpenters while continuing to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility as you progress through your apprenticeship. The role also provides opportunities to support and teach more junior apprentices as your experience grows.

Requirements

• Highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Clear, respectful communication skills
• Able to meet Effect Home Builders’ construction standards
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Able to provide tools and PPE as required
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to perform physically demanding work on a consistent basis
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s licence and good driving record
• Available to work a 44-hour work week

Responsibilities

• Safely use, maintain and store common construction tools and equipment
• Understand common construction terminology, components and processes
• Develop competent framing skills
• Participate in Effect’s safety program
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Lead and instruct 1st year apprentices
• Perform ICF, framing layout and concrete placing work
• Complete tasks assigned by senior carpenters with limited supervision
• Lead and instruct 1st and 2nd year apprentices and labourers
• Perform forming and rebar work
• Complete site layout and grading
• Perform concrete finishing
• Understand building systems, their installation and how they work together
• Complete accurate site takeoffs
• Install windows and doors
• Read and apply building codes
• Perform roofing, insulation and vapour barrier, drywall, and interior and exterior finishing work
• Lead and instruct junior apprentices and labourers
• Start and complete most aspects of home construction with minimal supervision and to Effect Home Builders’ standards
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and install components accordingly

Benefits

• A supportive, team-focused work environment
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the company
• Regular team-building events and a company that is active in the community
• An experienced leadership team that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed