Carpenter

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Are you conscious about safety? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you have a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn? Do you get satisfaction from a job well done and like to celebrate success when you’ve worked hard to get there?

If you answered yes to these questions, Highstreet has the career path for you! We’re currently looking for a Carpenter to grow our construction team. This role will join our multi-family, wood frame construction project team in Calgary, AB.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. To make that happen in construction we are on a mission to have the safest, cleanest, most organized, professional, efficient, and happiest construction sites in Canada.

Help us achieve that vision. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Highstreet Carpenter, you will see yourself accomplishing a variety of carpentry tasks throughout the day while working closely with all project stakeholders. This includes our trade partners, consultants, and Highstreet employees. The primary responsibilities in this role will include:

·         Site carpentry as required including rough wood framing

·         Build hoardings and temporary shelters

·         Boom lift and skid steer operation

·         Maintaining site cleanliness

·         Champion work site safety

·         Perform all duties assigned by the Foreman or Site Superintendent

IDEAL CANDIDATE

A highly motivated and self-aware individual who enjoys learning new skills and growing upon current strengths. Top candidates will be team players who are organized, resilient, adaptable, and approachable. 

Qualifications / Requirements:

·         4+ years of carpentry experience or similar role - Journeyman designation preferred.

·         Possess general understanding of construction procedures, equipment and WorkSafe guidelines

·         Have good physical conditioning and stamina

·         Ticketed on skid steer, boom lifts, and/or excavator would be an asset

·         Comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions.

·         Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional requirements:

·         Satisfactory criminal and credit check.

·         Employees are required to have a smartphone and be willing to download certain apps for timekeeping etc.