Journeyman Carpenter
Ackard Contractors•Edmonton, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Ackard is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter to join their team. This role involves hands-on work on renovation and custom new home construction projects, transforming spaces through top-notch craftsmanship. The company emphasizes a strong work-life balance with a Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, no evenings or weekends, and a week-long shutdown over Christmas. Ackard has been a trusted name in Edmonton for over 40 years, known for quality craftsmanship.
Requirements
- Journeyman Carpenter certification
- Extensive experience in residential renovations, including structural framing
- Comfortable working at heights on tasks like roofing and exterior finishes
- Valid Fall Arrest and Elevated Work Platform certifications
- Current Standard First Aid certification
- Strong safety mindset with an eye for spotting hazards and taking steps to prevent incidents
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record
- Equipped with your own set of tools and ready to work
- Professional, personable, and confident in client-facing situations
- Strong communication skills and comfortable using construction software
- Ability to deliver high-quality work within project timelines
- Motivated, reliable, and committed to supporting your team’s success
Responsibilities
- Arriving early to ensure the site is ready for immediate productivity
- Reading blueprints, scopes, and work orders; asking questions to confirm understanding
- Performing demolition work to prepare for construction
- Framing and installing foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials like wood, steel, concrete, and composites
- Erecting scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work
- Installing doors, windows, hardware, interior and exterior finishes
- Completing drywall, patching, painting, tile work, and finishing carpentry
- Performing concrete work including form setup, mixing, and pouring
- Working alongside sub-trades to ensure smooth, coordinated project flow
- Logging daily work and updates using Buildertrend construction software
- Keeping a clean and organized jobsite through regular housekeeping
- Following all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
- Contributing to team success by stepping in wherever needed within your skill set
- Maintaining tools and equipment in working order and ensuring machines are serviced regularly
- Performing daily hazard assessments and participating in weekly toolbox meetings
- Following all Ackard safety protocols, standards, and procedures, and adhering to building codes and regulations
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Full benefits package including dental, prescriptions, eye exams, and extended health services like chiropractic, physiotherapy, and massage therapy
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary RRSP Plan with company contributions
- Opportunities for training, career growth, and skills development
- Positive, Team-Driven Culture
- Birthday, workiversary, and milestone recognition
- Discretionary bonuses
- Holiday Shutdown (week over Christmas)
- Team-Building Activities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Work-Life Balance (little to no overtime, no overnight travel)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
