CONCRETE FINISHER | Heavy Civil Infrastructure | Edmonton, AB |
Seasonal - Temporary
WolfTrek Corp. | Indigenous Owned | Recruitment & Workforce Management | Construction Sector
WolfTrek is an Indigenous owned company providing recruitment and workforce management services for the construction sector. Our client, a heavy civil concrete company operating in the Edmonton area, is looking for an experienced Journeyperson Concrete Finisher to join their growing team.
Why This Role
Our client is growing their heavy civil concrete team and looking for a Journeyperson Concrete Finisher who brings the skill, the standard, and the attitude to do the work right. This is hands-on work on a complex urban infrastructure project — the kind you drive past and point to.
If you take pride in a clean finish, hold yourself to a high bar, and want to be part of a crew that's building Edmonton's future, we want to hear from you.
Strong Team Culture — Collaboration, mutual respect, and room to be yourself — every day. Room to Grow — We promote from within. Labourer to lead — we support your path. Consistent Work — Year-round, steady work across expanding heavy civil operations.
Key Responsibilities
Concrete Placement & Finishing
- Place and finish concrete floors, driveways, sidewalks, curbs, bridge decks, and other structural concrete elements
- Level and smooth concrete surfaces to grade and depth specifications using hand and power tools
- Apply architectural, exposed, patterned, and stamped surface treatments
- Impart specified finishes — broomed, smooth, brushed — to concrete surfaces
- Round edges and cut joints and grooves to control cracking in accordance with the pour plan
- Operate power vibrators to properly consolidate concrete during placement
- Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces per product and project specifications
- Waterproof, damp-proof, and restore concrete surfaces as required
Structural & Specialty Work
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, and other embedded fixtures
- Perform concrete repair, resurfacing, and section replacement on worn or damaged structures
- Fill voids and address surface defects on freshly poured concrete
- Apply dry pack grouting and epoxy materials for repairs and specialized connections
Site & Weather Management
- Protect freshly poured concrete from changing weather conditions — covering, hoarding, and heating as required
- Monitor environmental conditions and adjust curing practices accordingly
- Provide quality assurance and control throughout concrete pours
Safety & Team
- Participate in daily site safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Complete hazard assessments and daily safety documentation accurately and on time
- Follow all safety and quality control procedures without exception
- Support junior crew members and lead by example on site
- Work effectively with minimal supervision while staying aligned to foreman direction
What You Bring
Experience & Certification
- Journeyperson Concrete Finisher certification or Mason ticket or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on concrete finishing experience
- Experience placing and finishing concrete for bridge decks and other concrete structures
- Experience with various flatwork finishing is required
- Proven expertise in proper concrete curing methods and timing
- Proficiency with power and hand tools — plate tampers, carb saws, power screeds, walk-behind and ride-on trowel machines
- Knowledge of dry pack grouting and epoxy materials; grouting experience is a strong asset
Must Be
- Physically capable of performing heavy manual labour including lifting, shovelling, and moving materials up to 50 lbs
- Able to work 10+ hour days outdoors in variable Edmonton weather conditions — heat, cold, rain, and everything in between
- Able to understand site hazard assessments and safety documentation requirements
- Fit for duty and prepared to contribute from first tool-on to last tool-off
- Positive attitude and genuine team-player mentality
- Strong communication and listening skills; able to take and give clear direction
Who You Are
Beyond the trade ticket, the best people on this crew tend to:
- Show up for their crew — ready, present, and dependable
- Take real pride in the work — a bad finish bothers you, because the standard matters
- Act with integrity — say what you mean, do what you say
- Keep learning — curious about better methods, materials, and outcomes
- Lead by example — you set the tone around you, whether or not you're running the crew
What We Offer
- Competitive wages for Concrete Finishers based on experience and certification
- Consistent, year-round work on major Edmonton-area heavy civil and infrastructure projects
- Clear pathways for advancement into lead hand, foreman, and project supervision roles
- A crew and culture where your experience is respected and your voice is heard
WolfTrek welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
