Job Description

Experienced Traditional Timber Framer (Mortise & Tenon)

Location:

Benalto, AB (shop) with projects across AB/BC/SK

Type:

Full-time, Part-Time, Seasonal

Company:

Top Peg Timber Frame Construction

About the role

Top Peg builds premium custom timber work--ornamental and structural trusses, entries, porches, canopies, pergolas, gazebos, and more. We're hiring an

experienced traditional timber framer

who can independently

lay out, cut, and fit mortise-and-tenon joinery

to tight tolerances, then help lead shop pre-fit and site raisings.

What you'll do

Read shop drawings and perform precise

layout

(square-rule and scribe-rule).

Cut, fit, and finish

mortises, tenons, housings, braces, scarf joints, and draw-bored pegs. Perform

pre-fit

, staging, tagging, and install hardware/fasteners.

Site raising/installation

with rigging and crane coordination; set posts, trusses, and frames safely. Contribute to

surface prep and finishing

, repair touch-ups, and quality control. Maintain tools, keep a clean and safe work area.

Tools/equipment you're comfortable with:

chain mortiser, beam saw (16-5/16"), circular & track saws, band saw, routers, drill press, chisels, slicks, mallets, layout squares, lasers, telehandler/forklift.

Must-have qualifications

3+ years

in traditional timber framing (not just general carpentry). Proven

mortise & tenon

skillset with photos/portfolio. Able to read drawings, convert dimensions, and hit

tight tolerances

. Physically fit: lift 50-80 lb,

work at height

, indoor/outdoor, all seasons. Strong safety habits;

valid driver's license

Eligible to work in Canada; reliable attendance and teamwork.

Nice-to-have (assets)

Fall Protection, First Aid, CSTS-2020, WHMIS; telehandler/forklift tickets.

Rigging/crane signaling

experience. SketchUp/Shop drawing literacy Finishing knowledge , stain/finish workflows.

Compensation

Competitive hourly wage

commensurate with experience

.

How to apply

Email

toppegoperations@outlook.com

with:

Resume and contact info Two references Wage expectations
Top Peg is an equal-opportunity employer. We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00-$38.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Can you work at heights confidently for long periods? Can you competently interpret design plans and complete a project from start to finish without guidance?
Experience:

traditional timber framing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person