Job Description

Svenska Builders, is one of Saskatchewan's primary companies for metal building system erecting & cladding and is currently looking for new candidates to join our team.

What are metal building systems?
- By definition, a metal building system is a metal structure fabricated with steel for internal support and for exterior cladding. Metal building systems are used for a variety of purposes and are classified into specific types depending on their intended use.

In 2024 Svenska ranked #68th in North America for the most amount of square footage erected listed by Metal Construction News. From our humble beginnings in 2016, Svenska has grown to be the premier contractor in steel buildings across western Canada and specifically in Saskatchewan. In 9 years we have constructed 130 structures across the prairies.

Our mission from day 1 has been to make every job as easy as we can, and every day we continue the evolution in the construction of our structures by refining our install processes. Work smarter, not harder comes to mind when describing how we operate.

Don't be mislead, there is a physical aspect to this job and it will require lifting. With our fleet of upgraded and up to date serviced machinery it makes doing the job more comfortable.

Your first few weeks at Svenska, what will they look like?
- There will be training from the Metal Building Institute to ensure you have the right foundation to build you career
- Fall arrest training for working at heights
- Training on our fleet of Genie man lifts
- You will learn the fundamentals of metal building construction

What are we looking for?
- Ambitious individuals who can show respect & discipline
- Someone who has an eye for quality
- Someone who is capable of working on a team, as well as working on projects themselves
- Someone who is interested in furthering their career learning new techniques, and jobs in our business

What do you need?
- A working phone
- Steel toe boots
- Class 5 licenses aren't required but are a paid premium

Wage is based on prior construction industry knowledge and range from 18$ to 32$ an hour.

Looking to start a career in the construction industry, we're your guys. Everyone needs an opportunity to get their foot in the door and some of the best people who've come and work at our business have been the least likely.

This position is also available to high school summer students. We have had several in the past come work summer after summer and into their studies at university.

The team at Svenska can only be described like a sports team. The camaraderie you will experience is second to none, and the resources available to your from your fellow employees are endless. My second employee still works here and has ten years of industry experience as well we have a handful of 5, 4, and 3 year employees respectively.

Truly we have a great crew and it makes this career very enjoyable for coming to work, even on the worst days. We hope this will appeal to you and you decide to reach out. I look forward to it!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$30.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saskatoon, SK