Carpenter
- Location: Canmore
Are you ready to make your mark in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment? We’re searching for passionate individuals who thrive on pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. At Cairo Development, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer opportunities to shape the future. We want you on our team if you’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and a hunger to excel. Explore the possibilities and be a part of something extraordinary!
Let’s help you launch your career with Cairo Development!
Your Role:
Are you passionate about carpentry and looking to kickstart your career in the construction industry? Join our team at Cairo Development as a Carpenter Apprentice/Journeyman with our Canmore team! You can develop your carpentry skills while working on various multi-family projects in this role. As a key team member, you will be exposed to hands-on learning experiences to set the foundation for your future growth.
Key Functions/ Responsibilities:
• Ensures timely completion and surpassing of schedule expectations for all assigned tasks while adhering to specified quality standards.
• Collaborates with the Site Superintendent to implement procedures to enhance job site productivity and improve product quality.
• Undertakes general cleanup, carpentry, and hoarding, as well as the implementation of safety measures (installing handrails, guards, barriers, and fencing) and other typical construction responsibilities.
• Safely manages traffic flow near work zones, ensuring the safety of passersby and workers.
• Excavates ditches or trenches, backfills excavated areas, and skillfully compacts and levels soil to meet grade requirements, utilizing tools like picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Utilizes abrasive tools or machinery to grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete or wooden flooring.
• Handles the loading, unloading, and identification of building materials, machinery, and tools, verifying packing slips and appropriately distributing items to designated locations.
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of the construction trailer, first aid station, and lunchroom trailer.
• Coordinates with the Superintendent to manage equipment usage and servicing, promptly identifying maintenance needs to ensure optimal production and equipment efficiency.
• Demonstrates comprehension of both verbal and written instructions.
• Capably establishes positive relationships with all stakeholders involved in the construction process, fostering harmonious collaborations throughout the project and effectively resolving issues and conflicts as they arise.
• Promptly completes and submits necessary paperwork for personal time sheets.
• Proficiently performs tasks across all facets of the construction project, including climbing ladders up to 60 feet in height and crawling distances of 50 feet.
• Expertly handles tools, lumber, and materials, with the ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 80 lbs for distances of 50 feet.
• Plays a role in enhancing project and company profitability.
• Prioritizes client satisfaction.
• Ensures quality control, integrity, and excellence in project turnovers.
• Maintains and operates tools and equipment per established corporate standards.
• Adheres to the corporate safety program, follows standardized and safe work practices, and promptly reports any incidents to the Site Superintendent, including worker, public, and construction personnel safety matters.
• Demonstrates effective task organization, completing assignments independently or with assistance.
• Fulfills additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
• Currently an active Apprentice Carpenter, at a minimum in the 3rd year of apprenticeship, registered with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT). Those in the 4th year and Journeyman Carpenter category are also encouraged to apply. Possession of a Red Seal certification is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Brings a minimum of 3 years of experience encompassing all residential and commercial construction stages.
• Demonstrates comprehensive familiarity with residential construction and remodelling trades, encompassing practices, protocols, methodologies, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality assurance, cost management, and safety protocols.
• Exhibits proficiency in various tasks, including precision trim work, door installation, drilling and configuring door hardware, window setting, staircase and common rafter layout, blueprint interpretation, and effective utilization of mathematical concepts.
• Able to read blueprint comprehension.
• Possesses mathematical and analytical skills necessary for accurate material estimations.
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Showcases adeptness in resolving challenges.
• Establishes strong rapport with all stakeholders engaged in the construction process, fostering positive interactions with fellow team members and various trades.
To Apply:
We invite you to join our dynamic and innovative team dedicated to achieving excellence in construction and post-construction management. Embrace the excitement of working in an environment where ambiguity is seen as an opportunity for creative solutions and become an integral part of a company that places a high premium on forward-thinking, safety, and ensuring utmost client satisfaction. At Cairo Development, we don’t just embrace change – we drive it.
Email your resume & cover detailing your relevant experience and skills to HR@CairoDevelopment.ca
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What’s In It for You:
At Cairo Development, we are committed to keeping our team healthy and motivated so they can do the best work of their lives. We’ve built a place where people love to come to work, and we think you will, too! Team member benefits include:
• Competitive base salary.
• A Company-provided laptop, monitor and peripherals.
• Annual Vacation and Personal Time Off.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Fantastic virtual and in-person team events
• A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability status, or other differences. We are 100% committed to living our corporate values by acting with integrity, being open and transparent, building trusting relationships and fostering a positive and inclusive culture. We consider all applicants for employment and invite those who identify as members of underrepresented communities to join our team! If you have a disability, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the interview process better for you – we are happy to accommodate.
We appreciate the interest from all candidates in our great career opportunities. If you have the qualifications we are looking for and can rise to the challenge of living Cairo Development values, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.
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