Posted 2 months ago
Travelling Journeyman Carpenter - Edmonton Based
@ Atkinson Construction
St. Albert, Alberta
Overview
Atkinson Construction is hiring experienced Journeyman and Red Seal Carpenters based in Edmonton to work on commercial, multi-residential and public-sector projects across Alberta. The role is full-time and involves travelling to project sites, with accommodation and mileage covered by the company. Pay is $33-$43 per hour plus a $75 daily living allowance when working away from home.
Pay:
$33–$43 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform commercial concrete formwork, framing, layout and general carpentry
- Read drawings, specifications and site instructions
- Complete assigned scopes safely and independently
- Support foremen, superintendents and apprentices
- Identify and communicate field issues promptly
Requirements summary:
- Alberta Journeyman Carpenter Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal
- Commercial, multi-residential or public-sector construction experience
- Ability to read drawings and work independently
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight across Alberta
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
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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 |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Journeyman Carpenter Certificate, Red Seal |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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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 Journeyman and Red Seal Carpenters based in the Edmonton area who are prepared to travel to projects throughout Alberta.
This role offers the stability of full-time employment with an established, employee-owned Alberta contractor, along with the variety of working on commercial, multi-residential and public-sector construction. It is intended for dependable carpenters who are comfortable working away from home when required and can contribute independently from the time they arrive on site.
We are expanding our permanent field team and looking for people who want more than a short-term assignment. Strong performers will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility as Atkinson continues to grow across Alberta and Western Canada.
Why join Atkinson?
- Competitive compensation of $33-$43 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Living allowance of $75 per day when working away from home
- Accommodation arranged by the company
- Mileage reimbursed by the company
- Full-time, stable employment
- Comprehensive benefits through OpenCircle
- Experience across a variety of commercial construction projects
- Opportunities to advance toward Foreman and Site Superintendent positions
- A growing, employee-owned company where initiative and field leadership are valued
- Clear travel expectations communicated before assignment
- A practical team environment focused on safety, workmanship and productivity
What you will do
- Perform commercial concrete formwork, framing, layout and general carpentry
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications and site instructions
- Complete assigned scopes safely and independently
- Work effectively with different project teams and site conditions
- Support Foremen, Superintendents, apprentices and labourers
- Maintain productivity and workmanship while working away from home
- Identify field issues and communicate them promptly
- Follow site-access, security and safety requirements
What we are looking for
- Alberta Journeyman Carpenter Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal
- Relevant commercial, multi-residential or public-sector construction experience
- Ability to read drawings, perform layout and work independently
- Experience with concrete formwork, foundations, framing or related commercial scopes
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Alberta
- Availability for overnight stays when assignments require them
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
- Strong attendance, adaptability and communication
- Willingness to complete project-specific personnel security screening
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Travel schedules, work locations and applicable travel arrangements will be communicated before assignment.
If you are an experienced Journeyman Carpenter looking for varied work, long-term opportunity and room to advance within an employee-owned commercial contractor, apply with a brief description of your recent commercial experience, travel availability and current certification.
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