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form carpenter

The role involves reading blueprints and preparing layouts to build foundations, walls, and roof systems. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, and assembling materials using hand and power tools.

  • On-site
  • Calgary, AB
  • Posted Jun 6, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 30, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment At heights Noisy Dusty Outdoors Dangerous Work setting Construction Various locations Commercial Industrial Institutional Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems Utilize hand and power tools Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Personal suitability Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

The role involves reading blueprints and preparing layouts to build foundations, walls, and roof systems. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, and assembling materials using hand and power tools.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and between 1 to 2 years of experience. The role requires the ability to handle heavy loads and work in physically demanding outdoor environments.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Financial Benefits • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Listed skills

  • Attention to detailPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Layout Preparation
  • Measuring Tools
  • Woodworking
  • Steel Assembly
  • Foundation Building
  • Floor Beam Installation
  • Wall and Roof Erection
  • Hand Tools
  • Power Tools
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Attention To Detail

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Aug 30, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level