Construction Foreman/Carpenter

Job No: SUM86
Location: Edmonton

Summit Camps is recruiting for workforce camp-based positions. We offer an inclusive work environment, competitive wages and a benefits package available following probationary period. Travel is also covered from your point of departure.

Primary Role: We are looking for construction foreman candidates with strong carpentry and supervisory skills with the potential to move into a project management role in the future. Ideal candidates are adaptable, talented and experienced applicants who can lead others and thrive working in remote environments.

Qualifications

  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License with clean drivers abstract
  • Standard First Aid (preferred)
  • Fall Arrest Certification (preferred)
  • CSTS 2020 (preferred)
  • Journeyman certification an asset (not required)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in construction carpentry roles (less experience may be considered at a lower wage rate)
  • Hands-on experience with building and renovating modular structures at remote locations is ideal. Other transferable experience in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical or electrical will be considered.
  • Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment and work/live in a drug and alcohol-free remote environment for up to 4 weeks at a time.

Personal Attributes and Skills

  • Flexible, 'whatever it takes' attitude
  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
  • Good computer skills including MS Excel, MS Project, etc.
  • Strong ability to work independently and supervise others
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Must be able to lift, move, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Good physical stamina; capable of working long hours on your feet
  • Must be able to live in a remote camp environment for up to 4 weeks at a time working 12-hour shifts

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct installation of modular structures in a remote environment including oversight of plumbing, mechanical and electrical trades.
  • Carpentry work on mobile structures, including installing modular buildings, light industrial construction, and renovations to existing structures
  • Able to safely use and maintain various small construction tools such as drills, skill saws, reciprocating saws, table saws, small hand tools etc.
  • Implement Summit’s Safety Management System and oversee compliance of team

Compensation comensurate with skills and experience.

Apply Now

Personal Details * Required field

  1. Digits only or add + for international numbers

  1. (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)

Questions

About Summit Camps

Summit Camps provides industry-leading workforce camp accommodations in remote locations. We offer long-term and seasonal employment in culinary, hospitality, construction, maintenance, and logistics roles, as well as management and administrative positions.
Summit Camps