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Industrial Carpenter or Apprentice

CompanySureway Construction Group
LocationEdmonton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 15, 2026
About The Company
As one of Alberta’s largest corporations as ranked (#110) in the most recent issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we bring over 40 years of Alberta experience, diversity, financial strength, a strong project management and estimating team and one of the largest construction equipment fleets available in Alberta. As a civil general contractor, today Sureway has the capabilities to execute both small and large Greenfield & Brownfield capital and sustaining projects utilizing either a unit price, time & materials, negotiated, LS or EPC commercial strategy. Sureway, established in 1973 by founder and President, Dennis O’Rourke, is one of Alberta’s largest privately owned civil construction general contractors, and currently operates as Sureway Construction Management Ltd., IGL Canada Ltd., Sureway Industrial Inc., Sureway Trucking Inc., Sil Industrial Minerals and Yellowhead Aggregates. With its financial backing, a worldwide network of material suppliers and Alberta construction experience, Sureway has expertise and operational knowledge, over 500 pieces of heavy equipment, and experienced management, supervisory, safety and environmental teams. Sureway is involved with design, construction and management of $400 M in civil projects annually, specifically urban land , highways & interchanges, and Greenfield and Brownfield industrial plant site development, roads, utilities & offsites, and has a reputation of delivering projects on time and on budget.
About the Role

Overview

Carpenter – Journeyman, 3rd and 4th Year

 

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

 

Work Local, Work Sureway!

  

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 10 & 4 Monday to Thursday, OT after 10hr/day or 40hr/week

We offer: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Esso Refinery 3400 101 Ave Edmonton, AB - no direct access to public transportation

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

 

Requirements:   

  • Personal Reliable Vehicle
  • CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
  • Valid Driver’s License (non GDL)
  • Flat work experience

Pre-employment:

  • Drug and alcohol testing (urine-based test)
  • Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

 

Carpenter Responsibilities:

  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
  • This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

 

Carpenter Qualifications:

  • Must hold a valid Journeyman Ticket for Carpentry for Journeyman
  • Must have 3 years’ experience as a carpenter on a commercial or industrial site.
  • 3rd and 4th Year Apprentices will be considered for this position
  • Flatwork experience required.
  • Experience with concrete formwork.
  • Mix, pour, and spread construction materials.
  • Perform construction activities.
  • Erect and dismantle concrete forms, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades as required.
  • CSTS-2020, and H2S Awareness training is an asset.

 

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.

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Key Skills
CarpentryConcrete formworkFlatworkSafety complianceConstructionShoringBarricade erectionBlueprint readingHeavy constructionSite safety
Categories
ConstructionTradesEnergyManufacturing
Benefits
BenefitsRRSP matchingTFSA matching
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The carpenter is responsible for executing construction activities including concrete formwork, shoring, and the assembly of ramps and catwalks. They must also promote and adhere to the company's safety program on industrial and commercial sites.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
366
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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