Journeyperson Carpenter- Concrete/Civil
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Build complex projects that matter.
At Whitson Construction, our journeyperson carpenters work on industrial, civil, and infrastructure projects that demand precision, experience, and strong concrete skills. If you take pride in your craft and want to work on challenging, high-impact builds, we want to hear from you.
Project Types:
- Industrial plant sites & facilities
- Civil and underground infrastructure
- Light industrial buildings and renovations
What You'll Do:
Concrete & Formwork
- Build and layout formwork for a variety of structures
- Install rebar and reinforcement
- Place, finish, strip, and care for concrete
- Work on footings, foundations, grade beams, piles, retaining walls, and more
Carpentry & Site Work:
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Measure, cut, assemble, and install structural components
- Build temporary works (scaffold, ramps, shoring)
- Coordinate with subtrades and support site operations
- Mentor apprentices and labourer
What You Bring:
- Journeyperson Carpenter certification
- 4–5+ years of relevant construction experience
- Strong concrete forming and structural experience
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol testing (including THC)
- Training:
- • CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015
- Nice to Have: Confined Space, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, EWP, equipment experience
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Consistent full-time work on diverse projects
- Vacation & stat holiday pay
- After 90 days:
- • Comprehensive health & dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Profit sharing program
- Boot allowance
- Wellness allowance
- Training reimbursement
Schedule & Work Environment:
- Monday–Friday (8–10 hour days)
- Overtime, travel, and weekend work as required
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Physically demanding, hands-on role
Why Work With Whitson?
- Work on challenging infrastructure and industrial projects
- Be part of a safety-first, professional team
- Opportunity to mentor and lead on site
- Long-term, stable work with growth potential
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will only communicate via phone or email—never text or social media.
