Framer-Carpenter, Calgary, AB (LMIA)

Job Overview

This full-time Framer-Carpenter position is with EAGLE CREST CONSTRUCTION LTD. in Calgary, Alberta. The work involves construction, renovation, and residential projects across various locations. The worksite environment can include working at heights, in confined spaces, and may be noisy, dusty, and outdoors.

Responsibilities

Key tasks include reading blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine work requirements. The successful candidate will measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials such as wood, wood substitutes, and lightweight steel. Responsibilities also involve building foundations, installing floor beams, laying subflooring, and erecting walls and roof systems. This role requires scheduling and coordinating work on sites and supervising 5 to 10 other workers.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary (high) school graduation certificate and 3 to less than 5 years of experience in the field. Proficiency with hand tools is required. The role demands physical capabilities such as bending, crouching, kneeling, and handling heavy loads, and involves a large workload and tight deadlines. The ability to work with minimal supervision is essential. Applicants must possess a valid driver's licence and their own vehicle for transportation. Personal suitability traits like reliability and punctuality are highly valued. The language requirement for this position is English.

Compensation and Benefits

Employment terms include morning and day shifts, with overtime required. Financial benefits are provided as per collective agreement. Other benefits include free parking available.

Why This Job Suits Newcomers

This position is LMIA-positive, making it highly relevant for newcomers seeking to immigrate to Canada. The role offers a clear path to gaining Canadian work experience in a skilled trade.