Position: Senior Framer
- Posting Code V1-2607
- Location Calgary & Surrounding Area
- Pay Type Hourly (Expected Full-Time)
- Sector Type Residential Framing (Wood)
- Compensation $30-$50/hr based on Experience
About Framing Experts
Framing Experts is a Calgary-based wood framing contractor delivering custom homes, multiplexes, multifamily developments, and light commercial projects. We have built our reputation on quality workmanship, reliable execution, and strong client relationships. As we continue to grow, we are investing in better systems, stronger leadership, improved building methods, and the people who make those improvements possible.
Why this Role Matters
Senior Framers are key contributors on every project. They provide the experience, technical knowledge, and workmanship that help crews build safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
They support less experienced team members, help solve field challenges, and serve as trusted resources for both the crew and leadership team.
Their knowledge and reliability allow projects to move forward with confidence.
Role Overview
Reporting to: Senior Lead Framers and Company Ownership
A Senior Framer is a highly skilled tradesperson responsible for executing residential wood framing projects safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role is expected to work independently, interpret plans, perform layout, execute floor, wall, roof, and back-framing activities, solve construction challenges, and consistently deliver quality work with minimal supervision.
The primary focus of this position is technical excellence, productivity, workmanship, and supporting the development of less experienced framers. Senior Framers are also expected to assist Senior Lead Framers when needed, helping maintain momentum and keep projects moving forward when workloads become stretched.
Senior Framers help establish the standard for quality, safety, professionalism, and craftsmanship on every project. They contribute to a culture where we start the day as a team and finish the day as a team.
What you’ll Do
- Perform framing activities safely, accurately, and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and framing layouts.
- Complete floor, wall, roof, and back framing activities to company standards.
- Perform layout and verify measurements before construction begins.
- Assist in identifying material, equipment, and labour requirements.
- Support installation of site-built and prefabricated framing assemblies.
- Identify and resolve issues before they impact quality, productivity, or schedule.
- Mentor and assist Jr Framers and Helpers in developing their skills.
- Support Senior Lead Framers in coordinating daily work activities.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
- Ensure work complies with applicable building codes, plans, specifications, and company standards.
- Promote safe work practices and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Support continuous improvement of framing methods, productivity, and workmanship.
- Ensure that Quality (QAQC) remains high, and if needed repair deficiencies
What Success Looks Like
Our mutual goal is to continue developing your technical expertise, knowledge, and career while helping Framing Experts become a stronger company.
Success in this role means producing quality work, operating safely, solving problems effectively, and becoming someone that crews and leadership can consistently rely on.
Whether your goal is leadership, technical mastery, or simply doing great work and going home proud of what you accomplished, we believe those goals deserve equal respect.
We will conduct quarterly reviews and regular project touch-ins to ensure both our projects and your career continue moving forward.
Work environment
- Where: Calgary & Surrounding Area.
- Work Week: Project Dependent (Typically 5 days a week)
- Weather: All types of Calgary weather
- Items provided by Worker: Boots, Toolbelt, Hand tools, PPE, Suitable clothing & gloves for all seasons
- Items provided by Employer: Powered/Compressed Air & Nail guns, Saws, Sawzalls, Ipads if required
- Transportation: Supplied by employee
- Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift and carry framing materials, panels, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day. Must be able to stand and/or remain on your feet for 9–12 hours while working outdoors in all Calgary weather conditions and unregulated temperatures.
Experience / Certifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of residential wood framing experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and framing layouts.
- Experience with floors, walls, roofs, and back framing.
- Strong understanding of safe work practices.
- Reliable transportation to job sites throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong knowledge of Building Code related to framing, roof structures, vapour barriers, and fire separation methods.
- Computer literacy (pdfs, emails, web apps)
- Ability to Collaborate in your own style
Valued:
- Leadership, lead hand, or crew mentoring experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, consultants, suppliers, and management.
- Strong layout, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Multifamily or large-scale residential project experience.
- Fall Protection Certification.
- First Aid Certification.
- CSTS Certification.
- Telehandler, aerial platform, or equipment experience.
- Ability to perform material take-offs and assist with planning.
- Experience with prefab or panelized construction methods.
- Journeyman Carpenter certification or apprenticeship training.
- Computer literacy (pdfs, emails, 3D models, web apps)
Compensation
Pay Type Hourly (Expected Full-Time)
Compensation $30-$50/hr based on Experience
Compensation is based on experience, productivity, reliability, safety awareness, leadership ability, and level of independence. Wage will be discussed during the interview process and aligned with demonstrated skill level.
How We Work
We value framers who take pride in straight walls, accurate layouts, clean sites, and solving problems before they become delays.
- We communicate clearly and address problems early.
- We take pride in delivering quality work.
- We treat our clients, coworkers, and job sites with respect.
- We work safely and look out for one another.
- We solve problems as a team.
- We continuously look for better ways to build and lead.
- We create the momentum, we don't chase it.
- We start the day as a team and finish the day as a team.
When we do these things consistently, everyone wins: our trade partners, our clients, our company, and every member of the Framing Experts team.
Help Build the Future of Framing Experts
The best opportunities are created by great teams doing great work reliably.
Framing Experts is investing in better systems, leadership development, improved safety, new building methods, and the people who make those improvements possible.
Our goal is simple: build exceptional projects, develop and reward exceptional people, and become one of the most respected framing contractors in our market.
We are looking for people who take pride in their work, want to improve their skills, and grow alongside a company that is committed to getting better every year.
Hiring Philosophy
We are not looking for the longest resume or the most certifications. We are looking for ambition, work ethic, pride, honesty, focus, collaboration, and great people who want to improve.
Not everyone wants to lead crews or manage projects.
Some people aspire to leadership roles. Others aspire to become exceptional framers, craftsmen, and technical experts. Both paths are valuable, and both contribute to our success.
Our goal is to help great people find the opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges that allow them to reach their potential.
How To Apply
If this sounds like the kind of team you want to be part of, reach out with your resume and a brief summary of your experience to:
- [email protected]
- Please ensure that the job description and posting code are included in your subject line.
We look forward to learning more about your experience and discussing whether Framing Experts is the right fit for both of us.
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
