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We're hiring now for our K+S project in Bethune, SK.
The FWS Group of Companies, a leading design-build contractor in Western Canada, requires carpenters(preferably with Journeyman status) to join their team.
What You Will Do
-you will have concrete forming experience & knowledge of all aspects of concrete formwork and false work, reinforcing, placing, and finishing
-you will have thorough understanding of wood frame and steel stud construction, metal siding, and structural steel elements
-you will utilize safe work practices of hoisting, rigging and scaffold erection and promote safety policies to others
-you will be proficient in material take offs
-you will be able to read and understand construction drawings and be able to accurately build to drawings and specifications
-you will be responsible for safe and conscientious use of equipment including forklift, skidsteer loader, scissor lifts, and power tools
-you will have knowledge of winter construction techniques and ability to work in cold weather
-you will own and maintain hand tools as normally required in trade
-nice to have first aid certificate
-valid drivers license
-construction industry knowledge/experience
We offer competitive wages, group health & dental benefits with the Merit Contractors Association; an employer sponsored retirement plan, as well as opportunities for advancement.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- First Aid Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Carpenter Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Survey building locations and levels
- Supervise other workers
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Instruct apprentices
- Estimate labour and material costs
Specific Skills
- Prepare layouts
- Operate power tools
- Operate basic cutting and welding equipment
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join mouldings, wood materials, drywall and plastics materials
- Install shoring
- Erect prefabricated roof trusses, bracing and sheathing
- Determine specifications and calculate requirements
- Build and install platforms, scaffolding, ramps and ladders
- Build floor beams and subflooring
- Build foundations
Area Of Specialization
- Rough carpentry
- General carpentry
- Form work
- Framing
- Custom stairs
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Industrial
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Confined spaces
- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty