Apprentice Carpenter

About Atkinson Construction

Atkinson Construction is a trusted general contractor based in St. Albert, Alberta, delivering innovative construction solutions to communities across Western Canada - from Edmonton and Grande Prairie to the Yukon and beyond. Our work spans commercial developments, multi-family residential, public infrastructure, recreation centres, and supportive housing. We're a growing company with a collaborative culture, an unwavering commitment to safety, and a genuine investment in the people who build with us.

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We're looking for an Apprentice Carpenter to join our Grande Prairie team. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you'll work alongside experienced journeymen and foremen on real commercial projects - learning the trade, building your skills, and establishing a career path that can take you all the way to Journeyman and beyond. At Atkinson Construction, we believe in growing from within, and this role is the first step in a long-term career with an emerging and expanding general contractor servicing communities across Western Canada.

• Competitive rate of pay
• Comprehensive benefits through Open Circle
• Bonus pay opportunities
• A team culture that prioritizes mentorship, safety, and professional growth
• Career development path toward Journeyman Carpenter and Site Supervisor roles
• Stable, full-time employment with a growing commercial GC working across Western Canada

As an Apprentice Carpenter at Atkinson Construction, you'll be an active member of the site crew - contributing to daily progress, maintaining a safe and organized worksite, and developing your skills under the guidance of experienced tradespeople.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support daily site operations and contribute to project progress, quality, and deadlines
• Assist with wood framing, interior and exterior finishing, concrete formwork, and general carpentry tasks under the direction of a Journeyman or Foreman
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times in accordance with ACL and OHS standards
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and orientations; assist with safety documentation as required
  
  Monitor site conditions and communicate issues, hazards, or material needs to your supervisor
• Work collaboratively with the crew, subcontractors, and site leadership to achieve daily and project goals
• Operate tools and equipment safely; request training if unsure of proper operation
• Take initiative, ask questions, and embrace every opportunity to learn

• Enrolled in or eligible for a carpentry apprenticeship program (1st-3rd year preferred)
• Basic understanding of carpentry tools, materials, and construction site practices
• Willingness to learn wood framing, finishing, formwork, and other commercial carpentry scopes
• Physically capable of performing the demands of site work in varying weather conditions
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and eagerness to grow within the trade
• Ability to take direction, work as part of a team, and communicate clearly
• Valid driver's license (driver's abstract required if operating ACL vehicles)
• Commitment to safety — you take it seriously, always