Here we GROW again!! Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is currently accepting resumes for NEW!! positions – Red Seal/Journeyman Commercial & Industrial Carpenters (10+ Years of Experience) in safety-sensitive positions and environments within the Alberta Oil Sands in the Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region.
Why Choose Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals?
With over 20 years of excellence, Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals is proud to be North America’s largest heavy equipment rental company, offering both rental services and comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions for heavy equipment.
At Heavy Metal, you're more than just a team member – you’re family. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive, high-performance environment. Join the industry leaders in heavy equipment maintenance and become part of something truly earth-moving!
We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!
The Job
Rotation: 20 shifts on, 10 off
Hours per Day: 11 (overtime is paid for eligible hours worked)
Accommodations: Camp setting
Flights: Provided by Heavy Metal, to & from the region
Transportation: Provided by Heavy Metal, to & from the site
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive hourly base rate
- Top-notch compensation – camp, flights, transportation, and more.
- Career growth – we provide ongoing safety training, development, and certification support.
Hourly Rate: $36 - $42 per hour, dependent on level of trade, skills, and abilities
The Job:
Carpenters are an integral part of our team and are expected to meet our high standards of quality and excellence in all work they do.
An excellent Carpenter will be:
- An ambassador for safety, ensuring a healthy safety attitude, compliance with all OH&S, company, client, and industry policies and guidelines, continual participation in the safety program, and ensuring the worksites are clean and safe
- An effective communicator, ensuring all aspects of the work are communicated to the necessary parties, including challenges, and the ability to meet the projected timelines
- Flexible in their approach to addressing daily tasks, as the priorities will continually change
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Highly motivated
To meet the demands of this position effectively, Carpenters must be able to:
- Adhere to and comply with all safety and environmental policies and initiatives
- Represent Heavy Metal positively and professionally in all interactions with clients and customers, including written and verbal communication
- Complete hazard assessments to a high standard acceptable by OH&S
- Read blueprints
- Demonstrate skills and proficiency in door hardware, millwork, finishing, wood framing, interior/exterior woodwork, and formwork for concrete
- Operate equipment
- Keep work and the worksite organized and clean
- Be solution-focused to address any deficiencies and concerns on site
What we need from you?
- Someone who takes pride in their work
- 10+ Years of experience with concrete forming, framing, doors, and hardware
- Construction background, with knowledge and proficiency in practical application of carpentry principles, techniques, and procedures
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic tools
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, building specifications, and other construction documentation
- Experience operating equipment is considered an asset
- Understanding of building electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to complete an accurate job analysis to determine labour and material costs
- Must be able to follow directions well
- Must have an excellent safety attitude, promoting and contributing to a strong safety culture, and demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
- Collaborative communication style with strong verbal, written and comprehension skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance
As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to:
- Provide a minimum of a Class 5 Driver's License (Advanced) and a clean Driver’s Abstract
- Provide a criminal record check
- Complete drug and alcohol screening with a negative result
- Complete a fitness evaluation related specifically to your position
- Provide copies of current certifications (if you do not have any of the training required to be on site, we will provide it for you)
- Comply with federal, provincial, and Heavy Metal/client worksite regulations
Please Note: Employment is conditional upon successfully meeting ALL the hiring requirements.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re passionate about carpentry and thrive in a demanding environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply today if you want to be part of a workplace that empowers you to achieve and succeed, we encourage you to forward your resume and cover letter by fax to 780-672-8599 or by email to indicating Carpenter in the subject line.
We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews.
Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Experience:
- carpentry: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Red Seal/Journeyman Carpenter (required)
Work Location: On the road
