Scaffolder Journeyperson

About Us

Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services including piping, insulation, scaffolding, and module fabrication. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse construction and infrastructure development companies, we're always on the search for exceptional craft candidates to fill our ever-expanding project portfolios.

We are focused on hiring only those exceptional individuals who value safety in the workplace and remain committed to the collective goal of maintaining our Aecon ‘zero injury’ culture.

Company operating name: Aecon Construction Solutions Inc.

Business legal name: Aecon Construction Solutions Inc.

Business address: 20 Carlson Court, Suite 105, Toronto, ON, M9W 7K6

Title of position: Scaffolder

NOC: NOC - 75110 - Construction trades helpers and labourers

Location of Work: Various Projects across Alberta, Canada

Office Location: 56126 Range Rd 222, Gibbons, AB T0A 1N1

Terms of Employment: This is a full-time, project-based position

Employment Conditions: Morning, Day, Evening, Overnight, Weekend

Start Date: March 1, 2027 (Spring 2027)

Number of positions: 40

Travel Requirements: Travel will be required to Aecon’s sites throughout Alberta

Language: English

Essential Function and Responsibilities

ACSI is seeking Scaffolder Apprentice & Journeypersons who will be responsible for providing assembling, dismantling, and maintaining scaffolding structures, ensuring safe and secure access which is integral to our projects success.

• Check requirements from drawings and written instructions, select materials and set ground levels.
• Assemble and fit together steel pipes, support braces and clamps to form bases for scaffolds.
• Lift and position sections of scaffolding and bolt pipes together to build up scaffolding equipment.
• Place planks over horizontal bars to create platforms.
• Check levels in scaffolding structures to ensure safety.
• Use prefabricated scaffolding when available.
• Dismantle scaffolding at the completion of a job.
• Journeyperson will mentor apprentices respectfully and oversee their safety.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 2-3 years’ experience as an Scaffolder in an industrial construction environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience understanding scaffolding drawings
• 2-3 years’ experience assemble and fit scaffolds and scaffolding equipment
• 2-3 years’ experience dismantle scaffolds and scaffolding equipment
• 2-3 Years’ Oil/Gas Industry experience
• Proof of hours (minimum 1,600) or accepted Journeyperson ticket.
• CSTS-20 Certificate
• Fall Protection – In Class
• Confined Space – In Class
• Proven ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Must have a strong understanding of industrial safety procedures and policies.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Compensation and Benefits

• $44.44 - $56.03 hourly rate in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• Shift rotation 14 days on / 7 days off - flexible to change per project requirements
• 10 hours per day – hours flexible to change
• Overtime is given at the rate of 1.5 times the employee straight time hourly rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• Overtime will be paid when an employee works on any regularly scheduled day off in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• All compensation and benefits will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• Health & Dental benefits, Disability benefits through CLAC
• 10% of base wage statutory holiday and vacation pay will be provided in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• 4% RSP, 4.5% Pension on base wage to be provided in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Working Conditions and Environment

• Primary work location at site in Edmonton / Gibbons / Sturgeon County (and surrounding areas), Alberta with work and travel required throughout Alberta
• Repetitive movement
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Continuously changing work tasks
• Ability to work a significant amount of hours throughout the day
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments

Contact Information:

28 Quarry Park Blvd, Suite 310, Calgary, AB, T2C 5P9

Telephone: 416.297.2600

Fax: 403-695-3090

Email: gmrecruitment@aecon.com

Aecon is an equal opportunity employer.

Upon request, Aecon accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.