Carpenter

At Centron Construction, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Alberta through innovation and inspiration.

For over 40 years, Centron has cultivated its reputation as a renowned builder and developer of prime real estate properties across Western Canada through its passionate commitment to quality. Centron is guided by the core values of trust, integrity, and the importance of relationships. Locally owned and operated, Centron specializes in real estate development, leasing, and construction across retail, industrial, multi-family residential, commercial asset classes. Our passion drives our success.

Entrepreneurs at heart and experts at our craft, we strive to build strong relationships with our clients through transparent and reliable processes.

Our reputation is built on a foundation of principle values:

• Results driven and always improving
• Passionate about getting the job done
• Long term relationships and integrity
• Giving back to our community
• Safety in action

JOB SUMMARY:

The Carpenter is responsible for assisting with constructing and maintaining the building, and relevant site projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Miscellaneous site carpentry projects
• Miscellaneous deficiencies and backing
• Miscellaneous site cleanup and organization
• Perimeter hoarding and site fence maintenance
• Miscellaneous carpentry requirements for site safety program
• Review blueprint, sketches, and plans for project preparation and determine required materials.
• Receive verbal instruction to determine work assignments
• Installation of water stop as required
• Prep work for waterproof contractor as required
• Block outs for mechanical/electrical contractors as required
• Installation of metal door frames in core walls
• Layout in building (walls, embed plates, quality control)
• Maintain safety fence and safety items
• Elevator hoarding (installation, maintenance, removal)
• Base building door and hardware installation
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Miscellaneous carpentry projects.
• Check layouts for window anchors as required
• Plywood backing (electrical rooms, parapets, bathrooms & lobbies)
• Skip hoarding infill’s/ main floor platform
• Crane hoarding (installation, maintenance, removal)
• Safety rails/handrails (installation, maintenance and removal)
• Sidewalk hoarding (installation, maintenance and removal)

UNIQUE WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Carpenter is required to work outdoors (subject to weather conditions) and indoors as required. Traveling to job sites is required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Direction Received From: Carpenter Foreperson
• Direction Given To: Carpenter Apprentices and Labourers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Red Seal Journeyman’s Carpenter Certification or Equivalent
• WHMIS
  
• Leadership in Safety Excellence an asset but not required
• CSTS an asset but not required
• Fall Protection an asset but not required
• Operator’s Ticket an asset but not required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools etc. 
• A strong advocate of safety. 
• Previous record of working within time constraints. 
• Experience in light commercial / high-rise construction an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Provide mentorship and guidance to apprentices and labourers

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Positive attitude with the ability to relate to all levels of personnel at the job site
• Adaptable and professional approach
• Ability to listen, follow instructions and ask questions

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Employees in this position are expected to:

• Be highly organized and time efficient
• Be achievement oriented with strong personal drive
• Relationship oriented with a focus on both internal and external customer needs
• Ability to perform technical tasks quickly and accurately.
• Abide by and promote the Centron Corporate Safety Program

All Employees are expected to:

• Set up for success        
• Be a good team member
• Be straight forward
• Have a bias for action
• Meet Company standard of doing deals with success and attention to costs and quality
• Bring a sense of humour and fun
• Be respectful in the workplace