Experienced Layout Carpenter / Surveyor

Cold Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The layout carpenter/surveyor is responsible for planning and executing all layout and elevation requirements for construction projects. They must also maintain technical equipment, document as-builts, and ensure accurate site records are kept throughout the project.

Job details

[https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20120223182133_BITBL0LBQGLE4CWK/layout/20240429190405-image.png] CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES Do you want to be a part of a close-knit, family-run organization where management appreciates and recognizes your hard work and values your input? If you are ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes personal and professional growth, keep reading! Pagnotta Inc. is a mid-sized, full-service provider of structural concrete, general contracting, and tower crane and hoist services with job sites located throughout Western Canada. We provide value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. To learn more, visit www.pagnotta.ca [http://www.pagnotta.ca] We are currently recruiting an experienced Layout Carpenter / Surveyor for construction projects in Cold Lake, AB. Benefits * Competitive wages * Employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family * Life insurance * Travel insurance * RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings * Year-round, full-time work * Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions are regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard and take pride in producing quality work Duties/Responsibilities Planning: * Review blueprints and construction drawings with Project Coordinator /Site Superintendents * Review scope of work with Superintendents and determine layout requirements * Ensure layout equipment and tools are always maintained and available Operations: * Responsible for all elements of layout and elevation requirements and ongoing monitoring checks * Document and maintain "as-builts" for submission as required * Arrange for survey checks and updates at various stages of projects * Ensure work site and tools are organized and cleaned at the end of each day Tracking: * Record and maintain all calculations and equipment; maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment * Completion of daily work records, daily diary, and equipment reports as required * Review site for accuracy and keep current documentation on hand while working on the project. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Excellent communication/interpersonal skills (verbal and written) * Ability to work in a team or alone * Detail orientated * Able to prioritize quickly * Excellent organizational skills * Able to set and maintain your own schedule to meet project requirements * Works well under pressure with strict deadlines * Punctual and reliable * Self-motivated Qualifications/Education * Certified Journeyman Carpenter or equivalent non-ticketed experience * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role * Experience working on high-rise, mixed-use, commercial and institutional projects preferred * Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings * Experience with Trimble Robotic Total Station and other survey equipment and tools * Experience with layout work preparation in AutoCAD * WHMIS 2015 (can provide if needed) * SCOT or CSTS (can provide if needed) * Fall Protection ticket Working Conditions * Long term, steady, year-round work * Overtime for those who want it * Working at heights * Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel, walk and climb for long periods of time * Exposure to hot and cold extremes. * Exposure to noise, dust and pollution.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be a certified journeyman carpenter or have equivalent experience with at least 5 years in a similar role. Proficiency in reading blueprints, using survey equipment like Trimble Robotic Total Station, and knowledge of AutoCAD are required.