Posted 2 months ago
Experienced Commercial Carpenter - Edmonton Area
@ Atkinson Construction
St. Albert, Alberta
Overview
Atkinson Construction is hiring experienced commercial carpenters for full-time, Monday to Friday field work in Edmonton, St. Albert and surrounding areas. The role covers concrete formwork, foundations, framing, layout and general carpentry, paying $33 to $43 per hour. Journeyman or Red Seal certification is an asset, and at least three years of hands-on commercial experience is required.
Pay:
$33–$43 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform commercial concrete formwork, foundation and general carpentry
- Assist with layout, forming and framing
- Read and interpret drawings and site instructions
- Coordinate with site leadership and field team
- Maintain safety, workmanship and housekeeping standards
Requirements summary:
- At least three years of commercial carpentry experience
- Experience with concrete formwork, foundations, framing or layout
- Ability to read construction drawings
- Journeyman or Red Seal certification is an asset
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Carpenter, Red Seal, Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Atkinson Construction
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Full company description
Atkinson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commercial, light industrial, and institutional building projects across Western Canada. With a focus on quality, innovation, and collaborative partnerships, we deliver construction solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities. Our team brings deep expertise in pre-construction planning, design-build delivery, and construction management, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with lasting value. We’re committed to building more than just structures—we build relationships based on trust, transparency, and results. As we continue to grow, our mission remains clear: to shape a better-built environment by investing in people, embracing technology, and delivering exceptional outcomes on every project.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,300
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25
- Reported office locations
- 11 Rowland Crescent, #20, St Albert, Alberta T8N 4B2, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Atkinson Construction
- Atkinson Construction
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Atkinson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commercial, light industrial, and institutional building projects across Western Canada. With a focus on quality, innovation, and collaborative partnerships, we deliver construction solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities. Our team brings deep expertise in pre-construction planning, design-build delivery, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | St Albert, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Atkinson Construction is hiring experienced Commercial Carpenters, including Red Seal and Journeyman certified tradespeople, for work in Edmonton, St. Albert and the surrounding area.
We are expanding our self-perform field team and are looking for productive carpenters with hands-on commercial experience in concrete formwork, foundations, framing, layout and general carpentry. This position is suited to someone who wants stable local employment, varied construction experience and the opportunity to take on more responsibility as the company grows.
Atkinson is an employee-owned Alberta contractor delivering commercial, multi-residential and public-sector construction across Western Canada. Our field employees work closely with project leadership and have a clear opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and advance.
Why join Atkinson?
- Competitive compensation of $33-$43 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time, stable employment, Monday to Friday
- Comprehensive benefits through OpenCircle
- Local work in Edmonton, St. Albert and surrounding communities
- Varied commercial construction experience
- Opportunities to advance toward Journeyman, Foreman and Site Superintendent responsibilities
- A growing, employee-owned contractor where reliable people can build a career
- A practical team environment focused on safety, quality and execution
What you will do
- Perform commercial concrete formwork, foundation and general carpentry work
- Assist with layout, forming, framing and related self-performed scopes
- Read and interpret drawings and site instructions
- Complete assigned work accurately and productively
- Coordinate with site leadership and other members of the field team
- Maintain strong safety, workmanship and housekeeping standards
- Identify material, layout or constructability concerns early
- Support apprentices and labourers when required
What we are looking for
- At least three years of relevant hands-on commercial carpentry experience
- Experience with concrete formwork, foundations, framing or commercial layout
- Ability to perform assigned work with limited supervision
- Ability to read construction drawings
- Journeyman Carpenter or Red Seal certification is an asset
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
- Strong attendance, reliability and communication
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Experienced non-ticketed carpenters and senior apprentices may be considered where their commercial experience demonstrates that they can contribute productively.
If you want consistent local work, competitive compensation and a chance to grow with an employee-owned commercial contractor, apply with a brief description of your recent commercial experience and availability.
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