Apprentice Carpenters

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Dec 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The apprentice carpenter will assist with the construction of commercial buildings by building forms, pouring concrete, and installing site safety barriers. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean work area, operating tools safely, and following instructions from site supervision.

Job details

We are currently recruiting Carpenter's Apprentices to assist with the construction of various commercial buildings throughout Edmonton. Carpenters with concrete formwork or GC carpentry experience preferred. Non-ticketed carpenters will also be considered. Duties: Building forms, pouring concrete Operating hand tools, power actuated tools as required to perform tasks including inspecting and ensuring proper, safe use. Installing heating/hoarding, temporary fencing, guardrails, handrails and barriers as required. Participating in daily tool-box talks. Reviewing and preparing daily Field Level Hazard Assessments. Participating in weekly safety meetings. Ensuring proper Personal Protective Equipment is used for all tasks. Advising supervision of unsafe conditions or acts that may be a hazard or danger to self and other workers. Reading blueprints and/or getting instructions from supervision. Preparing layout including selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work. Installing shoring. Removing/stripping forms. Ensuring work areas are kept clean and free of hazards. Ensuring tools and equipment are returned to job boxes and tool cribs. Reporting all incidents, “near miss” incidents including damage/non-damage, injury/non-injury incidents. Working Conditions: Minimum of 44 hours per week. Start and end times vary from site to site. OT as required. OT paid out at time and a half after 44 hours per week. Weekends as required. Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day. Exposure to cold/hot weather. Appropriate dress required for weather conditions. Exposure to noise, dust, pollution. Exposure to hazards such as heights, power tools, slips, falls, falling objects, sharp hand tools. Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time. Manual dexterity. Own Tools. Ability to lift between 11 and 25 kg. Competencies: Ability to get along well with others in a team environment. Positive attitude towards safety. Ability to take direction and follow through on instructions. Punctual and reliable. Ability to cooperate well with others. Willingness to learn. Willingness to take initiative. Self motivated. Educational Requirements: Trades certification and/or registered in the trade if applying for an Apprentice position. Looking to fill these positions ASAP! Please get in touch by applying to this posting.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have trades certification or be registered in the trade, with preference given to those with concrete formwork or general carpentry experience. Applicants should be physically capable of lifting up to 25 kg and standing for long periods.