Journeyman Carpenter

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment. 

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services. 

Position Summary:
 

Position:          Carpenter 

Type:               Project 
Location:         Kearl FM and Firebag FM

Schedule:        14 on 14 off

Compensation Details:
 

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 12 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching – eligible after 12 months of continuous service
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location
  

Role Summary: 

Bouchier is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Carpenter to join our team supporting our camp projects site. We are looking for someone who is not only skilled in carpentry but also interested in project work and contributing to our team's success in maintaining our camp facilities. In addition to interpreting client requirements and blueprints (where applicable), the ideal candidate will be proficient at executing their trade with a high degree of quality and care while meeting the timelines set out. A strong understanding of construction codes and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot would be an asset in this role. This role will require the successful candidate to actively assist with various work scopes as required for various projects around site.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Understanding the specified requirements of the client and working on the specified guidelines to accomplish the same.
• Reading construction layouts and blueprints and systematically planning all work processes.
• Framing or Finish Carpentry experience, drywall skills an asset.
• Repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings, and exteriors of buildings; builds and installs door and window framing.
• Build wooden/steel structures such as partitions, building, office additions, does sheeting and rough carpentry on the buildings as well as final finishes.
• Perform hand and bench work in carpentry workshop; operate planers, joiners, drill presses, power saws, sanders, and other woodworking machinery.
• Installation of various types of flooring.
• Concrete forming and rebar placing.
• Patching and painting walls, doors and trims.
• Provide training, mentorship and support for Apprentices as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Skilled in either Commercial Painting, Mudding & Taping, Finish Carpentry, Flooring Installation, concrete forming or concrete finishing.
• Valid Driver’s License is required. (Minimum Class 5)
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) is required.
• WHMIS 2015 certificate required. 
  
• Previous Renovation Experience is considered an asset.
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant role preferred.
• Primarily residential or commercial experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Demand Assessment
• Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity.
• Balance for working on scaffolding.
• Strong mathematical, scientific, mechanical, and logical reasoning abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a work team.
• Fluent in spoken, written, and reading English.
• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Application Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks. 

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers  

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/ 

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.