Remodeling Apprentice Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

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.

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.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure
• Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re-shoring.
• 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

Minimum requirements: 

• Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program, Carpenter.
• Currently working in the trade
• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter
• 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 safe 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

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

• 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 rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, and vision care 
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

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.