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Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Journeyman Formwork Carpenter

Requisition ID:  3143
Location: 

Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6

Pay Type:  Hourly
$36 to $40

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

 

Lafarge is hiring Journeyman Formwork Carpenters for our Vancouver Infrastructure operations. This opportunity is in Burnaby where we are building a new maintenance operations structure for our partners. This is going to be a 2 - 3 year project, fulltime, non-seasonal. We are looking for certified Carpenters, that have concrete formwork experience to work on this project with us.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Heavy Civil - Industrial, Infrastructure, and Roadwork Construction
  • Forming, Stripping, Placing of Lafarge Ready-Mix Concrete
  • Measure, cut, and assemble in accordance to the specifications provided 
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints needed for concrete forms
  • Assist other carpenters with the assembly of framework
  • Prepare layouts of forms from drawings that are provided

  • Expereince in concrete finishing, sacking and pouring is considered an asset

 

Qualifications

 

  • Must have ability to travel to multiple worksite locations 
  • Journeyman to Red Seal Certified
  • Experience preferably with formwork and on commercial or industrial projects.

  • Team Player and safety orientated

  • Communicates well with others and to their superiors

  • CSTS-09 and other safety certificates are considered assets

 

Benefits:

  • Union Company
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Care Coverage
  • Opportunity for Growth & Development
  • Opportunities to Move Up.
  • Stable Work, Long Term Projects 

 

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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