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Apprentice Cabinetmaker

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 16, 2026
  • 1 position

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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

You will work alongside experienced cabinetmakers to build custom architectural millwork and assemble components. Responsibilities include reading shop drawings, operating woodworking equipment safely, and maintaining project quality standards.

Job details

Help Build Calgary's Next Landmark. Your skills. Your future. Your chance to leave a mark on Calgary. Executive Millwork is proud to have been awarded the millwork contract for Scotia Place — the future home of the Calgary Flames and a landmark in Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District. When the doors open in fall 2027, the work coming out of our shop will become part of a destination experienced by fans and visitors for years to come. And Scotia Place is just the beginning. With several major projects underway, we're expanding our team and looking for motivated Apprentice Cabinetmakers who are eager to learn, develop their craftsmanship, and build a rewarding career in the trade. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to some of Calgary's most exciting construction projects. Build your skills. Build your career. Help build Calgary. Job Type: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 44 Hours/Week | 6:00 AM Start Learn on Projects You'll Be Proud Of Our custom millwork is already part of some of Alberta's best-known spaces, including: Calgary Central Library BMO Centre Mount Royal University Conservatory The Dorian Hotel and Delta Calgary Airport Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs and the Fairmont Palliser Some of Calgary's favourite restaurants, including Cactus Club, Barbarella and Milpa This is custom architectural millwork, not repetitive production cabinetry, so every project teaches you something new. What You'll Do Working alongside experienced cabinetmakers, you'll: Build custom architectural millwork Read and interpret shop drawings and specifications Assemble cabinets and architectural components Learn material selection and hardware installation Run woodworking equipment safely Maintain quality standards and help keep projects on schedule Follow all company safety procedures Work as part of a collaborative shop team What We Offer Learn from experienced Journeyperson Cabinetmakers Hands-on hours toward your Journeyman ticket Work on landmark projects like Scotia Place Stable, full-time, year-round employment Competitive pay based on experience Comprehensive benefits package Monday to Friday schedule, so your weekends are your own A supportive team and real room to grow your career Requirements Registered Cabinetmaker apprentice. 3rd or 4th year is ideal, but we welcome apprentices at any level Ability to read basic shop drawings Experience with woodworking machinery and hand tools Strong attention to detail A positive attitude and a willingness to learn Reliable, dependable and team-oriented

What you’ll do

You will work alongside experienced cabinetmakers to build custom architectural millwork and assemble components. Responsibilities include reading shop drawings, operating woodworking equipment safely, and maintaining project quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be a registered cabinetmaker apprentice with experience in woodworking machinery and hand tools. The ability to read shop drawings and a strong attention to detail are essential for this role.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hands-on training
  • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Quality Control · Preferred
  • Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Cabinetmaking
  • Shop drawing interpretation
  • Woodworking machinery operation
  • Hand tools
  • Material selection
  • Hardware installation
  • Quality control
  • Blueprint reading
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Hand Tools
  • Positivity
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Safety Procedures
  • Millwork
  • Construction
  • Cabinetry
  • Material Selection
  • Shop Drawing
  • Woodworking
  • Woodworking Machines
  • Team Oriented
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Carpenter/Cabinetmaker
  • Cabinetmaker / Installer
  • Cabinet-makers and Related Workers
  • Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

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