Carpentry Journeyperson

**About the Calgary Stampede**

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme, We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity, and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

**Position Summary**

As a **Journeyperson Carpenter** at the Calgary Stampede, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, constructing, and enhancing the infrastructure across Stampede Park. This position supports a diverse range of projects from general facility repairs to the fabrication of custom structures for year-round programming and events, including the iconic Calgary Stampede. You’ll be part of a collaborative and energetic team that takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, clients, and community partners.

**Closing Date: Monday May 5, 2025**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Construction & Maintenance**:

- Construct, repair, and renovate buildings, event structures, fences, stages, platforms, and park infrastructure
- Perform routine and emergency carpentry-related maintenance across the park
- Install doors, windows, walls, framing, cabinetry, fixtures, and other structural components
- **Event Support & Custom Builds**:

- Participate in setup and takedown of large-scale events, including custom scenic builds and temporary installations
- Collaborate with Event Services, Technical Services, and other trades to bring creative concepts to life
- Modify or adapt existing structures to meet event-specific requirements
- **Safety & Quality Assurance**:

- Follow building codes, safety regulations, and company policies at all times
- Inspect worksites, tools, and materials to ensure quality and compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
- **Team Collaboration & Communication**:

- Work closely with other trades including electricians, plumbers, and scenic artists
- Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions
- Provide input on material selection, project planning, and timelines

**To Apply**

To apply, please submit your resume.

All applicants are thanked in advance and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Licenses & Certifications**: Preferred
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- Fall Protection
- Aerial Boom Lift

**Behaviors**: Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

**Motivations**: Preferred
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help