Journeyperson Carpenter

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview 

Lafarge Precast division is in search of an experienced Journeyperson Carpenter to join our team, the ideal candidate must be safety-conscious and quality-oriented. This is full-time employment at the Lafarge Precast Plant in Calgary.

Why join the Lafarge Precast team?

• Come work in a safe and controlled environment, indoors!
• These are long-term positions that will likely continue throughout the Fall and Winter.
• Unionized environment
• Monday – Friday schedules – no shift work!
• Good OT potential
• RRSP matching

Responsibilities

• Inspect the formwork and rebar for quality and compliance.
• Direct placement of concrete into forms and surfaces  
• Apply sealing components to cure surfaces
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints needed for concrete Precast forms.
• Assist other carpenters with the assembly of the framework.
• Prepare layouts of forms from drawings that are provided
• Measure, cut, and assemble in accordance with the specifications provided.
• Capable of using various power tools including hand saws and table saws.
• Knowledge of different kinds of wood that would be appropriate to use depending on the size of form being built

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Trade registered in carpentry an asset

Specific Experience:

• Concrete Form Setter experience
• Experience working in a production line setting
• CSTS-09 or 2020 and other safety certificates are considered assets

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.