Industrial Journeyperson Carpenter – Formwork
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta | Full-Time | Permanent | $49.38/hour + $6.00
About Us
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned, woman-led recruitment firm and job board dedicated to advancing employment opportunities for Indigenous job seekers across Canada. While we specialize in Indigenous recruitment, we also provide full-service staffing solutions for all qualified candidates, regardless of background, across a variety of industries.
Our mission is to promote equity, inclusion, and economic empowerment by connecting top talent with meaningful career opportunities. Through culturally responsive hiring practices and innovative recruitment strategies, we help businesses build diverse, high-performing teams while supporting candidates in achieving their professional aspirations.
We are committed to connecting our clients with professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring businesses find the right talent to support their growth. Our goal is to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience and career goals, helping both job seekers and employers succeed. Whether you are an employer looking to build a strong team or a job seeker exploring new career paths, we are here to support your journey.
The Opportunity
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is recruiting experienced Industrial Journeyperson Carpenters for a major industrial construction project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Journeyperson Carpenters who have worked in large industrial construction environments and bring strong hands-on experience with structural concrete formwork.
Our client is looking for skilled tradespeople who understand industrial safety, can confidently read and interpret drawings and specifications, and take pride in completing high-quality work safely and efficiently.
If you have experience building and stripping formwork for concrete foundations, walls, columns, beams, shafts, and other structural components, we want to hear from you.
Project & Compensation Details
Location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Classification: Journeyperson Carpenter
Rate: $49.38/hour
Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off
Start Time: 6:00 a.m.
Overtime: As per the applicable collective agreement
Camp: Not provided
Living Allowance: Not provided
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret and apply information from construction drawings and specifications.
- Complete layout activities, including selecting materials, planning work sequences, measuring, and marking.
- Prepare, erect, and remove structural formwork for concrete foundations, walls, columns, beams, and shafts.
- Cut, shape, assemble, and install materials using appropriate construction methods.
- Ensure completed work is level, square, plumb, properly sized, and correctly located.
- Perform general carpentry activities, including framing, hoarding, doors, frames, and related work.
- Work safely and productively within a fast-paced industrial construction environment.
- Follow established industrial safety procedures, policies, and safe work practices.
- Work collaboratively with Forepersons, Superintendents, other trades, and project teams.
- Mentor and support apprentice carpenters as required.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, productivity, and accountability.
Qualifications
- Recognized Journeyperson Carpenter certification.
- Previous industrial construction experience.
- Strong structural concrete formwork experience.
- Experience with foundations, walls, columns, beams, shafts, and related concrete structures.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of industrial construction sequencing and safe work practices.
- Ability to complete layout, measuring, and material preparation.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
- Ability to safely lift and work with materials weighing up to 25 kg.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Required Certification
Additional project-specific certifications may be required depending on the assignment.
Candidates may also be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screen and/or criminal record check.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for experienced industrial carpenters—not primarily residential or finishing carpenters.
The strongest candidates will have demonstrated experience on industrial construction sites involving concrete and structural formwork and will be comfortable working within the safety, productivity, and quality expectations of a major industrial project.
- You should be able to arrive on site ready to contribute, understand your scope, work effectively with your crew, and maintain a strong commitment to safe execution.
Preference Statement for Indigenous Candidates
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, including First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, in alignment with our commitment to supporting Indigenous employment and economic reconciliation.
We encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self-identify in their application. If no qualified Indigenous candidates apply, all other qualified candidates will be fully considered for the position.
Apply Now!
If you are an experienced Journeyperson Carpenter with industrial construction and structural formwork experience, we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure your resume includes employment dates, a current email address, and phone number.
Otter Wise Talent Solutions thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
Otter Wise Talent Solutions thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
