AbouttheCompany :
AFew Good Lads is the leading provider for on demand labour inCanada. Simply put we supply workers to construction companies (big& small) across Alberta British Columbia and Ontario.
Withconstant expansion and an increased demand within the industry weare always looking for new employees to come on board.
Ourcompany values are focused around : Community Safety Learning andDiversity. With people as the top priority of our operations weoffer a variety of working locations with a physical job that willget you immersed into the Canadian construction culture quickly andeffectively.
JobSummary :
Asa carpenters helper / drywall installer you’ll be workingclosely with a lead carpenter supporting the developments incommercial residential and other construction projects.
The workwill include : drywall installation and repairs installing all typesof floor coverings ceilings paneling trim and framing.
You must beable to use a wide variety of hand and power tools and maintainthem in good safe working order. Site safety is critical in thisrole as a mid senior level leading by example and directing lessexperienced team members where needed.
KeyResponsibilities
- Provideproper training on the safe use of hand tools and powerequipment.
- Learnthe ropes from foundation to framing and everything inbetween.
- Assistother trades onsite asneeded.
- Preparesurfaces for painting and finishing but ensure drywall has beensanded andprimed.
- Preparelayouts in conformance to building codes using measuringtools.
- Paintingmay be required on site from time totime.
- Buildfoundations install floor beams lay subflooring and erect walls androofsystems.
- Fitand install trim items such as doors stairs moulding andhardware.
- Maintainrepair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills mineshospitals industrial plants and otherestablishments.
Requirements
- Minimum0.5 years of experience as a Junior Carpenter or 1 year of skilledlabour in residential or nonresidentialconstruction.
- Abilityto meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periodsof time lifting heavy loads of up to90lbs).
- Interestin working towards developing carpentryskills
- Strongcustomer service and frontfacingskills.
- Basicknowledge in all aspects ofCarpentry.
- Agood gut for heights managing a crew and working on busy highpressure jobsites.
- Aptitudeinmath.
WorkConditions
- 24 / 7availability may be required overtime will be paidaccordingly.
- Travelto offsite locations may berequired.
- Safetyequipment will be required e.g. steeltoed safety boots safetyglasses / gogglesetc.
- Hazardsassociated with thetrade.
- Workboth indoors in confined spaces andoutdoors.
- Cleanwarm work clothes (jeans longsleeves hoodiesetc.).
Whatyou willget :
- Acompetitive salary of between $25$28 (dependent onexperience)
- Benefitspackage after 3 months ofemployment
- Companybranded PPE fullysupplied
- Opportunityfor career growth throughout Calgary’s leadingconstructionfirms
- Companyevents and employeecelebrations
AFew Good Lads is an equal opportunity employer this position isopen to Indigenous LGBTQ all religions races and people withdisabilities.
Please let us know if you require any supportthroughout the applicationprocess.