Company Description:
Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.
From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.
With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.
Position Summary:
Positions Available:
- Finishing Carpenter
- Flooring Installer
- Commercial Painter
- Mudding & Taping Specialist
Type: Project (~3 mo)
Location: TBD
Schedule: 14 on/14 off, Straight Day Shift, 12 hours per day – Averaging Arrangement Applies
Compensation Details:
- Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
- Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 12 months of continuous service
- RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching – eligible after 12 months of continuous service
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Other Incentives:
- Progression and development opportunities
- Safety Recognition
- Years of Service Recognition – Annual
- Company support for recertification of required tickets
- Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
- Overtime available but not guaranteed
- Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
- Flight allowance provided
Role Summary:
Bouchier is seeking individuals with a variety of carpentry skills for a 3-month camp dorm renovation project. In addition to interpreting client requirements and blueprints (where applicable), the ideal candidate will be proficient at executing their trade with a high degree of quality and care while meeting the timelines set out. A strong understanding of construction codes and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot would be an asset in this role. This role will require the successful candidate to actively assist with various work scopes as required for this camp renovation project.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Understand the specified requirements of the client and work accordingly.
- Read construction layouts and blueprints (where applicable) to plan work processes.
- Ensure adherence to maintenance standards and codes.
- Repair and install doors, floors, cabinetry, windows, partitions, ceilings, and exteriors of buildings; build and install door and window framing.
- Build wooden/steel structures such as partitions.
- Perform hand and bench work in carpentry workshop; operate planers, joiners, drill presses, power saws, sanders, and other woodworking machinery.
- Utilize framing or finish carpentry experience.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Skilled in either Commercial Painting, Mudding & Taping, Finish Carpentry, or Flooring Installation.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation) is required.
- WHMIS
- High School Diploma preferred.
- Previous Renovation Experience is considered an asset.
- 3 years’ experience in a relevant role preferred.
- Primarily residential or commercial experience preferred.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Demand Assessment
- Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time.
- Manual dexterity.
- Balance for working on scaffolding.
- Strong mathematical, scientific, mechanical, and logical reasoning abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a work team.
- Fluent in spoken, written, and reading English.
- All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Application Instructions:
Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.
Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers
Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/
The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.
Skills Required
- Skilled in Commercial Painting, Mudding & Taping, Finish Carpentry, or Flooring Installation
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
- WHMIS
- High School Diploma
- Previous renovation experience
- Approximately 3 years' relevant experience
- Ability to pass comprehensive drug, alcohol, and physical demand assessment
- Physical ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods
- Manual dexterity
- Balance for working on scaffolding
- Strong mathematical, mechanical and logical reasoning abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a work team
- Fluent in spoken, written, and reading English
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
What We Do
Bouchier is a 100% Indigenous-owned industrial services company based in Fort McKay, Alberta. They specialize in delivering integrated civil contracting, facility services, and logistics solutions to clients across Alberta, particularly in the oil sands region. The company is committed to providing high-quality solutions that strengthen communities, respect Indigenous cultures, and create long-term value for their partners and team members.
