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Whitson Contracting is looking for experienced 2-4 year apprentice carpenters for projects within the following areas: - Industrial: Plant sites, Sanitary lift stations, Wastewater treatment plants, Civil/Underground Infrastructure Installations - Light industrial: Buildings and renovation Duties and Responsibilities **Concrete Experience:** - Types of work performed: Footings, foundations, grade beams, piles, pile caps, pedestals, drainage & utility chambers, thrust blocks/collars, structural pads, wing walls, ramps, pits/sumps, outfalls, weir walls, retaining walls, culvert end treatment, etc. - Build and layout formwork, layout and tying of rebar/reinforcement, potentially placement and finishing. - Strip, disassemble formwork. Aftercare of concrete **Other:** - General Construction- Demolition and Renovations - Carpentry- Measure, Cut, Shape, Assemble and Join Materials- Wood, Steel, Concrete, etc. - Site Preparation- Drilling, Excavation, Shoring, Drilling, Foundations, Floor/Wall/Roof Systems. - Build/Erect Construction Structures and Components- Scaffold, Catwalks, Ramps, Barricades, Tunnels, Trestles, Bridges, Shelters. - Ability to comprehend blueprint readings and prepare layouts - Operate, Inspect and Maintain Tools and Equipment. - Work with and Monitor Subtrades. - Confined Space Entry - General Housekeeping - Work safely and comply with OHS legislation and Whitsons policies and procedures. - Additional duties as needed by the company and the worksite. Requirements - Must have a minimum of 2 years of previous work experience. - Enrolled in a Carpentry Apprentice Program - CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Confined Space Entry and Monitoring, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform Certificates - Valid Drivers License - Reliable Transportation (to get to work) - Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. This includes but is not limited to legal drugs (Cannabis/THC) and illegal drugs. - Ability to provide a clear criminal record check. - Ability to stand, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and climb for long periods of time - Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. **Considered an Asset if you have the following:** - Equipment Experience (Skid Steer, Telehandler, Mini Excavator) - Previous experience wearing a respirator- Half/Full Masks, SCBA, SABA Benefits and Compensation - $23- $38 hour, rate is dependent on apprentice year, education and expereince - Vacation Pay - Comprehensive Health and Dental - RRSP Matching Program - Profit Share Program - Training Reimbursement Schedule - Monday to Friday, 8-10 hours a day - Must be flexible to travel and work weekends or holidays to accommodate business needs. **Location:** Edmonton and Surrounding Areas. Must have a vehicle to travel to worksites. Whitson Contracting Ltd. is a professional general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional and infrastructure construction. We provide innovative and top-quality construction solutions to our clients while creating an employee and safety culture that promotes opportunity, growth and protection of our people and the environment.