Commercial Carpenter

Synergy Projects Ltd. is looking for a Commercial Carpenter to join our team in Calgary

We are a commercial construction firm in the Edmonton and Calgary area, with a number of current projects under way, including, light industrial, commercial office, retail and tenant improvement work. We offer competitive wages and benefits, and we support employee development and growth through apprenticeship training and promoting internally.

Great talent is at the heart of Synergy Projects. It's why we invest in individuals, teams, ideas and a collective vision for doing things that have an impact.

SYNERGY PROJECTS LTD.

About Synergy Projects Ltd.

Synergy Projects Ltd. (SPL) is a division of the Synergy Group of Companies (SGC). SGC's business is organized to provide our clients with all their commercial construction, interior build-out, and real estate investment, and development needs. We accomplish this through seven business units that operate in three core divisions: Commercial Buildings, Innerspaces, and SynVest.

Each of our business units operates independently, provides strategic diversification for our overall operations, and offers a distinct competitive edge to our clients when integrated on common projects.

The combined ability of these different business units to service projects both large and small, and across all market segments, helps ensure that each and every project we complete benefits from our attention to detail and collective expertise—which includes everything from private market investments and design support to preconstruction services and furniture education.

At SGC, there's nothing we love more than finding new ideas, stories, ventures, or opportunities—and making them into something real.

About the Opportunity

As part of our projects-site team, you will play a key role in the success of the project and business.

Summary of Position:

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain, demolish and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, concrete and other designated materials for structural and architectural components. They are expected to perform their tasks within expected timelines and to accepted quality specifications. Level of responsibility and task assignment is contingent upon experience and training.

Duty or Responsibility: General Activities

• Apply Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code and company safety policy related to all aspects of construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
• Prepare layout in accordance to building codes and project specifications.
• Maintain, repair and renovate multi-family, commercial and light industrial structures.
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Duty or Responsibility: Rough Carpentry

• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, concrete and other designated materials for structural and architectural components.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Mix, pour, spread, level construction materials.
• Hoarding, formwork, backing, decks, wooden stairs, temporary stairs and accesses, doors and hardware, parapets, roof curbs, radon mitigation, building envelope tie-ins
• Perform construction/renovation/demolition activities.

Duty or Responsibility: Finish Carpentry

• Fit trim and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, cabinetry, molding and hardware and caulking and sealing.
• Install architectural materials and components as required, flooring, wall coverings, etc.
• Architectural concrete formwork and finishes.
• Locker assembly
• Washroom accessories, finished flashing
• Apply concrete sealers
• Wood stain sealers

Duty or Responsibility: Site Work

• Mix, pour, and spread construction materials.
• Perform construction/renovation/demolition activities.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades as required.
• Confirm site elevations,
• Operate mobile power equipment: skid steer, zoom boom, mini hoe, telehandler, MEWP
• Operate equipment, secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities.
• Perform and coordinate drilling and excavating activities at construction sites as required.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
• Coordinate and perform tasks for demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Remove rubble and other debris using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as required.
• Tend site machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, pumps and heaters. Perform basic maintenance related to their operation.
• Clean up construction debris and remove materials to refuse container.
• Oil and grease construction mobile powered equipment as required.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment to complete the assigned construction tasks.

Duty or Responsibility: QAQC

• Pile cutoffs and depths, rebar replacements, check elevations
• Site concrete and asphalt elevations.
• Take pictures of work done by self and others.
• Look at prints and specs to compare trade work
• Check window and door Rough openings.
• Check layout of walls and columns.
• Check ceiling height rough ins.
• Check vapor barrier and air barrier tie ins.
• Pre-pour rebar

Duty or Responsibility: Health & Safety

• Must know how to ready, understand and fill out a Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA)
• Maintain the highest standards of safety performance on your respective project sites.
• Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required provided by Synergy Project.
• Must follow safe work procedures and report any unsafe acts or conditions.

Carpenter & Apprentice Qualifications Required:

• Journeyman Carpenter - minimum of 4 years' experience and completion of 4th period apprenticeship training, Journeyman and Interprovincial Red Seal certifications.
• Non-ticketed Carpenter - minimum of 7 years' experience
• 4th year Apprentice - Minimum of 3 years' experience and completion of 3rd period apprenticeship training
• 3rd year Apprentice - Minimum of 2 years' experience and completion of 2nd period apprenticeship training
• 2nd year Apprentice - Minimum of 1 year of experience and completion of 1st period apprenticeship training
• 1st year Apprentice - Demonstrated aptitude for the carpentry trade

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• All knowledge and skill should be consistent with level of training and years of experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills are required. (Word processing, spreadsheet & email)
• Knowledge of equipment, materials & supplies associated with construction, maintenance and demolition.
• Knowledge of the applicable methods and procedures involved in the safe handling and storage of construction equipment and supplies.
• Ability to effectively supervise the daily ongoing activities of a workforce, attendance management and
• A working Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety compliance, company safety programs, safety policy & procedures. In addition the ability to effectively apply and communicate with others on matters related to safety.
• Skilled in the operation of materials handling vehicles and associated equipment.
• An understanding of the proper lifting techniques (manual and mechanical).
• Demonstrate the proper safety procedures as set out in the OH&S and company safety manuals.

Key areas of competency include:

• Problem solving - analyze problems and make sound decisions or recommendations in a timely manner based on objectives, risk, implications and cost.
• Organization - utilize strong organizations skills.
• Communication - Display strong written and oral communications skills in English and employs effective listening skills.
• Interpersonal Skills - tactful and mature.
• Teamwork – working together to achieve common goals.

Other Requirements:

• WHMIS2015 & CSTS-2020
• Other construction & safety certifications are an asset but are not mandatory
• Zoom boom experience an asset
• Must be able to pass a 50lb Fitness to Work testing
• Complete Safety Orientation
• Must be able to read/write and understand English
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
• Must arrive on time and be ready to work at start of shift
• Minimum basic tools required.

Working Conditions:

• Able to independently travel to assigned job site to meet scheduled hours of work
• In and out of town work assignments exist.
• Year-round construction activities, summer, fall, winter, & spring conditions.
• Interior and exterior work environments.
• There is an expectation that workers will have to work while utilizing the appropriate PPE for the tasks assigned.
• Workers may be exposed to hazardous environments and expected to handle hazardous materials.
• Construction tasks are physically demanding and repetitive and include, but are not limited to the following: reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, rotating standing, walking climbing, crawling, etc.
• Forces on the body range in intensity from light to very heavy, and duration may be short or for extended periods.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation and health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Social events such as bowling, Christmas parties, family BBQs, golf tournaments, and much more
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mentorship and continuous learning
• A dynamic and growth-oriented workplace

Location & Schedule

• Based in and around the Calgary area
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm
• Weekends as the required by the project schedule

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.70-$39.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person