Lead Carpenter (Urgent Hiring)

Company: Catapulta Contracting Inc. Location: Calgary, AB Job Type: Full-time, In-person Pay: CA$35.00 – CA$40.00 per hour (based on experience and leadership capability) Schedule: Typically 44–50 hours per week Start Date: Immediate openings available Job Summary Catapulta Contracting Inc. is a well-established Calgary general contractor with 10+ years in residential construction, renovations, and steel stud framing. We are urgently hiring a hands-on Lead Carpenter to lead crews, coordinate site operations, and deliver high-quality work safely and efficiently year-round. Responsibilities • Lead daily site operations: conduct morning briefings, assign tasks, monitor productivity, and maintain schedules. • Read and interpret drawings/specs; execute accurate layout (walls, doors, windows, trusses, sheathing, backing/hardware). • Perform advanced carpentry: precise cuts, structural connections, window/door installs, blocking, and occasional fit/finish, high level lift work and column framing. • Coordinate materials and logistics: verify takeoffs, prepare cut lists, manage deliveries, control waste. • Enforce safety: conduct toolbox talks, complete FLHAs, uphold PPE/fall protection, maintain a clean, hazard-free site. • Quality control: verify plumb/level/square, fastener types/patterns, firestopping, and code/plan compliance; correct deficiencies. • Mentor apprentices and junior carpenters with on-the-tools coaching and performance feedback. • Communicate progress, issues, and changes with the project manager and, when needed, clients. • Operate and maintain hand/power tools and equipment (nailers, saws, compressors, lasers, lifts) safely and comfortably. • Document site activities: daily logs, photos, timesheets, and incident/near-miss reports. • Assist with look-ahead planning, sequencing, and coordination with other trades. Requirements • 4+ years of framing/carpentry experience, including proven crew lead/foreman duties. • WHMIS and CSTS certifications. • Strong blueprint reading and layout skills; able to work to tight tolerances. • Demonstrated ability to lead 2–6 crew members safely and productively. • Solid knowledge of residential and steel stud framing, trusses, sheathing, fasteners, building envelope basics, and Alberta Building Code fundamentals. • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work safely at heights/on active construction sites. • Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle (many sites in new developments without transit). • Own basic carpentry tools/pouch; care for company tools/equipment. • Professional communication, punctuality, reliability, and a solutions-first attitude. Assets • Journeyperson Carpenter (Red Seal) or equivalent experience. • First Aid, Fall Arrest, and Aerial Work Platform certifications. • Experience with lasers, layout from control points, QA documentation. • Renovation experience and coordination with other trades. • Additional personal tools and/or lift tickets. What We Offer • CA$35.00–CA$40.00 per hour, aligned to experience and leadership scope. • Full-time, year-round employment with consistent hours. • Foreman responsibility stipends where applicable and clear advancement opportunities. • Safe, professional, and well-supported work environment. Work Location • In person, various job sites within Calgary and surrounding areas. Equal Opportunity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour Licence/Certification: • Do you have a valid driver's licence? (required) • Do you have your own vehicle to travel to job sites? (required) • WHMIS Certification (required) • CSTS (required) Location: • Calgary, AB (required) Work Location: In person