We are 100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives,you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty , accountable , and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose.

Job Description
The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.

Lay building foundations.

Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re-shoring.

Make repairs to the internal and external structure

Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs, and framing for cement

Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.

Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.

Perform renovations as required

Qualifications

Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program, Carpenter.

Two or more years of experience as a carpenter

Currently working in the trade

Motivated, Hardworking, able to work long hours and Saturdays if needed

Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance

Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools

Knowledge of workplace safety, and secure lifting and handling procedures





Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates

CSTS training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training, it can be made available.

Nice to Have

Experience with a large general contractor

Concrete and formwork experience

Valid driver’s licence and clean abstract

Certifications such as Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related tickets

Additional Information

We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal . We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!

Competitive wages

Well roundedemployer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program

RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security

Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education

Recognition and annual salary reviews program

Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

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📌 Apprentice Carpenter (Alberta)
🏢 Chandos
📍 Alberta