Formwork Carpenter

ABOUT US

Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services including piping, insulation, scaffolding, and module fabrication. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse construction and infrastructure development companies, we're always on the search for exceptional craft candidates to fill our ever-expanding project portfolios.
We are focused on hiring only those exceptional individuals who value safety in the workplace and remain committed to the collective goal of maintaining our Aecon ‘zero injury’ culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Carpenter Apprentice & Journeyperson will be responsible for effectively delivering the civil portion of the project to ensure Aecon Construction
Solutions Inc. achieves their general and specific project requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reading blueprints
• Undertaking the layout (selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work, measuring and marking materials to avoid costly mistakes or omissions)
• Prepare, erect and remove structural formwork for concrete foundations, walls, columns, beams and shafts
• Cutting and shaping materials and joining them with nails, screws, bolts or glue
• Checking completed units to be sure they are level, square, plumb and the right size, shape and location
• General carpentry such as framing, hoarding, doors and frames and other activities as assigned
• Journeyperson will mentor apprentices

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Certified Journeyperson Ticket or indentured in the apprenticeship program
• Doka formwork an asset
• The ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity
• Good sense of balance when working on scaffolds
• The ability to solve math problems quickly and accurately
• The ability to get along well with others on a work team
• Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies on an industrial job site

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Repetitive movement
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Continuously changing work tasks
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments

5/2 shift, 10 hour days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.12-$40.18 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• carpentry: 1 year (required)
• doka formwork: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person