Industrial Carpenter Apprentice (Concrete Focus)
Top Benefits
About the role
Whitson Contracting is looking for experienced 2-4 year apprentice carpenters for projects within the following areas:
- Industrial: Plant sites, Sanitary lift stations, Wastewater treatment plants, Civil/Underground Infrastructure Installations
- Light industrial: Buildings and renovation
Duties and Responsibilities
Concrete Experience:
- Types of work performed: Footings, foundations, grade beams, piles, pile caps, pedestals, drainage & utility chambers, thrust blocks/collars, structural pads, wing walls, ramps, pits/sumps, outfalls, weir walls, retaining walls, culvert end treatment, etc.
- Build and layout formwork, layout and tying of rebar/reinforcement, potentially placement and finishing.
- Strip, disassemble formwork. Aftercare of concrete
Other:
- General Construction- Demolition and Renovations
- Carpentry- Measure, Cut, Shape, Assemble and Join Materials- Wood, Steel, Concrete, etc.
- Site Preparation- Drilling, Excavation, Shoring, Drilling, Foundations, Floor/Wall/Roof Systems.
- Build/Erect Construction Structures and Components- Scaffold, Catwalks, Ramps, Barricades, Tunnels, Trestles, Bridges, Shelters.
- Ability to comprehend blueprint readings and prepare layouts
- Operate, Inspect and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
- Work with and Monitor Subtrades.
- Confined Space Entry
- General Housekeeping
- Work safely and comply with OHS legislation and Whitson’s policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as needed by the company and the worksite.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of previous work experience.
- Enrolled in a Carpentry Apprentice Program
- CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Confined Space Entry and Monitoring, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform Certificates
- Valid Drivers License
- Reliable Transportation (to get to work)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. This includes but is not limited to legal drugs (Cannabis/THC) and illegal drugs.
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check.
- Ability to stand, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and climb for long periods of time
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Considered an Asset if you have the following:
- Equipment Experience (Skid Steer, Telehandler, Mini Excavator)
- Previous experience wearing a respirator- Half/Full Masks, SCBA, SABA
Benefits and Compensation
- $23- $38 hour, rate is dependent on apprentice year, education and expereince
- Vacation Pay
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Matching Program
- Profit Share Program
- Training Reimbursement
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8-10 hours a day
- Must be flexible to travel and work weekends or holidays to accommodate business needs.
Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Areas. Must have a vehicle to travel to worksites.
Whitson Contracting Ltd. is a professional general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional and infrastructure construction. We provide innovative and top-quality construction solutions to our clients while creating an employee and safety culture that promotes opportunity, growth and protection of our people and the environment.
About Whitson Contracting
Whitson Contracting is a general contracting company based out of Edmonton, Alberta specializing in commercial, institutional, restorations, and construction management.
With a strong client base and a diverse project range, Whitson Contracting will meet your schedule, budget and exceed your expectations on your next endeavor.
Mission Statement: Whitson Contracting Ltd. is committed to building fundamental relationships based on honesty,superior performance,value and client satisfaction. We will continue to meet the changing needs of our clients with our ingenuity,forethought and skill provided by only the most qualified people.
Industrial Carpenter Apprentice (Concrete Focus)
Top Benefits
About the role
Whitson Contracting is looking for experienced 2-4 year apprentice carpenters for projects within the following areas:
- Industrial: Plant sites, Sanitary lift stations, Wastewater treatment plants, Civil/Underground Infrastructure Installations
- Light industrial: Buildings and renovation
Duties and Responsibilities
Concrete Experience:
- Types of work performed: Footings, foundations, grade beams, piles, pile caps, pedestals, drainage & utility chambers, thrust blocks/collars, structural pads, wing walls, ramps, pits/sumps, outfalls, weir walls, retaining walls, culvert end treatment, etc.
- Build and layout formwork, layout and tying of rebar/reinforcement, potentially placement and finishing.
- Strip, disassemble formwork. Aftercare of concrete
Other:
- General Construction- Demolition and Renovations
- Carpentry- Measure, Cut, Shape, Assemble and Join Materials- Wood, Steel, Concrete, etc.
- Site Preparation- Drilling, Excavation, Shoring, Drilling, Foundations, Floor/Wall/Roof Systems.
- Build/Erect Construction Structures and Components- Scaffold, Catwalks, Ramps, Barricades, Tunnels, Trestles, Bridges, Shelters.
- Ability to comprehend blueprint readings and prepare layouts
- Operate, Inspect and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
- Work with and Monitor Subtrades.
- Confined Space Entry
- General Housekeeping
- Work safely and comply with OHS legislation and Whitson’s policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as needed by the company and the worksite.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of previous work experience.
- Enrolled in a Carpentry Apprentice Program
- CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Confined Space Entry and Monitoring, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform Certificates
- Valid Drivers License
- Reliable Transportation (to get to work)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. This includes but is not limited to legal drugs (Cannabis/THC) and illegal drugs.
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check.
- Ability to stand, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and climb for long periods of time
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Considered an Asset if you have the following:
- Equipment Experience (Skid Steer, Telehandler, Mini Excavator)
- Previous experience wearing a respirator- Half/Full Masks, SCBA, SABA
Benefits and Compensation
- $23- $38 hour, rate is dependent on apprentice year, education and expereince
- Vacation Pay
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Matching Program
- Profit Share Program
- Training Reimbursement
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8-10 hours a day
- Must be flexible to travel and work weekends or holidays to accommodate business needs.
Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Areas. Must have a vehicle to travel to worksites.
Whitson Contracting Ltd. is a professional general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional and infrastructure construction. We provide innovative and top-quality construction solutions to our clients while creating an employee and safety culture that promotes opportunity, growth and protection of our people and the environment.
About Whitson Contracting
Whitson Contracting is a general contracting company based out of Edmonton, Alberta specializing in commercial, institutional, restorations, and construction management.
With a strong client base and a diverse project range, Whitson Contracting will meet your schedule, budget and exceed your expectations on your next endeavor.
Mission Statement: Whitson Contracting Ltd. is committed to building fundamental relationships based on honesty,superior performance,value and client satisfaction. We will continue to meet the changing needs of our clients with our ingenuity,forethought and skill provided by only the most qualified people.