Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - LEAD CARPENTER

Staffing Process Number: ACFN-2025-025

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time permanent Lead Carpenter role. One (1) full-time role; 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required. This position is local to Fort Chipewyan, AB.

Interested?

Email your cover letter and resume in confidence to HR@acfn.com

Closing date:

Open until a suitable candidate is found.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigning and explaining tasks to the project team. Adjust schedule as needed based on production realities. Coordinating with tenants and homeowners to establish project timelines and completion schedules. Creating and adjusting project schedules accordingly. Ensuring all construction materials required for projects are on the job site or on order. Supervising field carpenters, unskilled and semi-skilled workers, and subcontractors. Performing all carpentry duties required, including both rough and finish carpentry. Maintaining accurate records of all work done by the project team.

NOTE:

The complete position description is available upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or a GED; or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program or a combination of education (grade 10), training and on-the-job work-related experience.

Proven 3-5 years of experience in residential remodeling or construction. Sound knowledge of safety standards and procedures. Valid Class 5 driver's license, asset. Clean 5-year Driver Abstract, not more than 30 days old. Ability to safely operate power tools. Must provide own basic tools. Ability to read blueprints.
Mahsi cho/Thank you to all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Equity is a factor in the selection process. Applicants are requested to include in their covering letter or resume if they self-identify and are a member of the following group: Indigenous people (ACFN, MCFN, FMFN, etc., status or non-status, Inuit, or Metis). Preference may be given to Indigenous people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.44-$43.98 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fort Chipewyan, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you identify as First Nation, Inuit, Metis?
Experience:

Carpentry: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person