Apprentice Carpenter

1w1 week ago

Clark Builders

Calgary, CA · Full-time · C$55,000 – C$75,000

About this role

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company—we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. As part of the Turner Construction family, join our Calgary team as an Apprentice Carpenter building foundations and concrete structures.

Daily tasks include erecting, installing, and dismantling concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades on commercial sites. Build footings, walls, column forms, slab forms, stair forms, and parapets while reading and interpreting drawings or instructions from supervisors. Perform a variety of carpentry services including backing, blocking, framing, and general installations.

Install precast units, framing systems, sheathing, exterior trims, interior and exterior doors with hardware, windows, flooring, wall coverings, washroom accessories, and architectural materials. Execute work with minimal supervision alongside a team and other sub-trades, reporting to a Foreman or Superintendent. Maintain a clean construction site, daily logs of tasks, and hazard assessment cards.

Represent Clark Builders professionally, adhering to all policies and procedures while performing other construction-related duties as assigned. This safety-sensitive role involves working outdoors in extreme weather, at heights, and long hours with repetitive tasks. Build your career with opportunities for overtime, training progression, and comprehensive support.

Requirements

Physical ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive motions, bending, crouching, and kneeling for long periods
Capability to work outside in extreme weather conditions depending on the season
Ability to work long hours while completing repetitive tasks
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year Apprenticeship training or Journeyperson certificate
Concrete form work experience
Experience working in commercial/industrial construction considered an asset
Valid first aid certificate an asset
Valid ESC Fall Protection, CSTS 2020, and WHMIS 2015 an asset

Responsibilities

Erect, install, and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades
Build footings, walls, column forms, slab forms, stair forms, and parapets
Read and interpret drawings or receive instructions from a supervisor
Carry out a variety of carpentry services including backing, blocking, framing, installation, and general carpentry
Install precast units, framing systems, sheathing, exterior trims, interior/exterior doors and hardware, windows, flooring, wall coverings, washroom accessories, and architectural materials
Execute work with minimal supervision while working alongside a team and other sub-trades
Maintain a clean construction site, daily log of tasks, and hazard assessment cards

Benefits

Competitive wages and vacation pay
Opportunity to work overtime hours
Employer RRSP Matching program
Employee and Family Assistance (EFAP) program
Comprehensive health and benefits plan
Boot Allowance
Paid Birthday / Personal Day off
Employee referral program – earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes their 90-day probation
Living Out Allowance for non-local candidates