Experienced Commercial Carpenter - Edmonton Area

St. Albert, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 26, 2026
1 position

$33–$43 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform commercial concrete formwork, foundation, and general carpentry tasks while interpreting construction drawings. Coordinate with site leadership to ensure project execution meets safety and quality standards.

Job details

Atkinson Construction is hiring experienced Commercial Carpenters, including Red Seal and Journeyman certified tradespeople, for work in Edmonton, St. Albert and the surrounding area. We are expanding our self-perform field team and are looking for productive carpenters with hands-on commercial experience in concrete formwork, foundations, framing, layout and general carpentry. This position is suited to someone who wants stable local employment, varied construction experience and the opportunity to take on more responsibility as the company grows. Atkinson is an employee-owned Alberta contractor delivering commercial, multi-residential and public-sector construction across Western Canada. Our field employees work closely with project leadership and have a clear opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and advance. Why join Atkinson? Competitive compensation of $33-$43 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Full-time, stable employment, Monday to Friday Comprehensive benefits through OpenCircle Local work in Edmonton, St. Albert and surrounding communities Varied commercial construction experience Opportunities to advance toward Journeyman, Foreman and Site Superintendent responsibilities A growing, employee-owned contractor where reliable people can build a career A practical team environment focused on safety, quality and execution What you will do Perform commercial concrete formwork, foundation and general carpentry work Assist with layout, forming, framing and related self-performed scopes Read and interpret drawings and site instructions Complete assigned work accurately and productively Coordinate with site leadership and other members of the field team Maintain strong safety, workmanship and housekeeping standards Identify material, layout or constructability concerns early Support apprentices and labourers when required What we are looking for At least three years of relevant hands-on commercial carpentry experience Experience with concrete formwork, foundations, framing or commercial layout Ability to perform assigned work with limited supervision Ability to read construction drawings Journeyman Carpenter or Red Seal certification is an asset Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation Strong attendance, reliability and communication Legally entitled to work in Canada Experienced non-ticketed carpenters and senior apprentices may be considered where their commercial experience demonstrates that they can contribute productively. If you want consistent local work, competitive compensation and a chance to grow with an employee-owned commercial contractor, apply with a brief description of your recent commercial experience and availability.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least three years of hands-on commercial carpentry experience and the ability to work with limited supervision. A valid driver's licence and legal entitlement to work in Canada are mandatory.