Careers
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can choose from a career opportunity which has you inside or perhaps you prefer to be outside building western Canada’s infrastructure? Whatever your choice Proform may have an opportunity for you.
Proform offers a diverse & inclusive workplace, which is supported by the CEO and the leadership team. Proform adheres to the Canada Human Rights Act and makes employment decisions without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability or pardoned criminal conviction.
Available Positions
Job Overview
Proform Concrete Services is seeking a skilled Form Setting Carpenter to join our commercial concrete construction team. Our team is based out of Red Deer, and travels to various locations across Alberta.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various carpentry tasks, including cribbing, form building and flatwork. Must have experience in forming Concrete Foundations and Footings, Concrete Slabs, Floors, Architectural walls, and Concrete Stairs. Must be able to travel to job locations within Alberta. Previous experience building footings, pads, cribbing walls, installing rebar and placing concrete an asset.
Duties
Build and set footings
Erect and dismantle concrete forming systems such as camlocks, burke clamps, and pilosio modular formwork.
Construct and erect columns
Construct suspended slabs
Form concrete stairs
Construct elevator cores
Build retaining walls
Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety.
Requirements
Hard working/Punctual/Reliable
1-2 years' proven experience as a cribbing and forming Carpenter or in a similar role within the construction industry.
Commercial concrete flatwork prep experience
Concrete Forming Experience
Must have valid Driver's License and clean abstract
Seasonal - Long hours in summer - Monday - Saturday - 8 - 12 hours per day, up to 6 days per week.
Travel to various work sites within Alberta (We give out of town paid accommodation and meal allowance)
Can take direction and manage tasks independently.
Ability to read blueprints, perform site layout, know grades and elevations.
Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.
Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools associated with carpentry work.
Must have previous industrial and carpentry experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Physical stamina to perform manual labor for extended periods, including lifting heavy materials.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Overtime pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care
Language:
English (required)
Proform Concrete Services is looking for a String Liner to join our team. Applicants with Surveying or Civil Engineering experience (willing to be trained) will be considered for this role. This position is seasonal, fulltime with overtime, and may require travel.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package.
Core Competencies
Communication
Team Work
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Job Duties
Adjusting Stringline according to engineer and surveyors measurements in preparation of concrete pouring with Gomaco extruders
Pounding long metal pins into the ground with a sledge hammer
Ensure the string is set at the proper elevation and off set
Ensure proper drainage is achievable; locate catch basins to ensure their location
Check string in morning before concrete pouring starts to ensure accuracy of Stringline
Perform regular maintenance on all tools & stringline pins
Keep notes on all changes made on site, and have consultant sign off on the changes
Inspect work site and perform a Hazard Assessment report. If corrective measures need to be taken, contact the Surveyor and Engineer
Requirements
Prior experience in String Lining, Civil Engineering, or Surveying
Class 5 Drivers License
Excellent eyesight with the ability to notice small imperfections
Ability to perform medium level labor
Very strong attention to detail
Skilled in mathematics and measuring
Conditions
Fulltime with Overtime
Seasonal
Travel may be required
Working outdoors in extreme temperatures, on various construction sites
Wage
$25 - $30/hr
PROFORM Concrete Services is currently seeking general construction laborers for our Commercial Division in Red Deer.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Seasonal, full-time, overtime, weekday and weekends, travel required
SALARY: $20-$30/hr.
JOB DUTIES:
Placing and tying rebar
Setting forms
Operate hand and power tools
Clean and prepare construction sites
Maintain tools and equipment
Loading and unloading materials at construction site
Shovel and rake concrete
Material handling and storage
Ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in concrete and masonry construction work
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma/GED preferred
Must be able to work out of town
1+ years construction industry experience preferred
Drivers license is preferred
Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
Employer: Proform Concrete Services
Business Address: 240 Burnt Park Way, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4S 2L4, Canada
Job Locations: Based in Red Deer. The position requires travel to various locations in Alberta. The employer provides transportation. Flight reimbursement for relocation from within Canada available, per company policy.
Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, Full-Time, 40 to 60 hours/week (weather-dependent), Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime
Vacancies: 17
Benefits: Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Travel or living allowance when working out of town, and life insurance benefits
Anticipated start date: Spring 2025 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Language: Basic English
Education: Not required
Experience: 3 years of related experience
Work Setting: Commercial, Roads and bridges, Sidewalks and curbs
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dusty
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads (up to 23kg/50lbs), Bending, crouching, kneeling, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Reliability, Team player
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Duties:
Check formwork, granular base, and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade,
Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement,
Operate power vibrators to compact concrete,
Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification,
Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools,
Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces,
Repair, resurface, and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures,
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
How to apply:
By mail: 240 Burnt Park Way, Red Deer, Alberta T4S 2L4, Canada
By email: teresa.bouteiller@proform.ca
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada, are welcome to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Additional pay:
Overtime pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Experience:
concrete finishing: 3 years (required)
Employer: Proform Concrete Services
Business Address: 240 Burnt Park Way, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4S 2L4, Canada
Concrete Cutter / Saw Operator – Road & Civil Projects
Overview: Join our civil construction team as a Concrete Cutter/Saw Operator. This role involves operating cutting equipment on roads, bridges, sidewalks, and industrial facilities, often under time-sensitive project timelines.
Responsibilities:
Use road saws to cut joints and control cracks in asphalt and concrete.
Follow detailed instructions and layouts for saw cuts on roads and curbs.
Adhere strictly to traffic control protocols and PPE requirements.
Coordinate with traffic control crews and project managers.
Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience in roadwork or civil construction.
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Ability to work nights or weekends if required by project.
Experience operating skid steers or jackhammers is a plus.
Willingness to travel to various job sites across the region.
Pay: $20-$25 per hour
Hours: This is a manufacturing plant operational role located in Red Deer, AB at Proform’s precast concrete manufacturing facility. Full-time, permanent, 40+ hours/week, various shift times, frequent overtime. Salary range $20.00 - $30.00 /per hour based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Set up and stripping of Concrete forms.
Use/Place rebar and/or wire mesh to reinforce the concrete.
Working with in a team to pour, spread/smooth, trowel, and finish concrete.
Patching finished concrete products.
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintain a clean work area: pick up all tools and equipment each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
Using hand tools to grind concrete product and shape to finish.
Responsible for quality of product and efficiency of production.
Participate in training and ongoing learning opportunities.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Proven work experience as a Concrete Laborer or similar Construction role.
Ability to use and read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
Ability to perform strenuous tasks with hands.
Ability to kneel, bend and lift heavy materials.
Ability to measure accurately and read specifications.
Knowledge of rebar tying, and/or reading blueprints and/or concrete finishing considered an asset.
Reliability, flexible availability for differing shifts, and strong work ethic are absolutely key.
Must be punctual with a good attendance record.
Positive, proactive attitude and approach to issues.
Safety-oriented; we have a very strong safety culture.
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Working Environment:
Working various shift start times.
Majority of work is performed standing/kneeling.
Working in a safety sensitive manufacturing/production environment, requiring personal protective equipment.
Concrete plant conditions of noise, dust, etc.
Working in varying temperatures; indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoors in all weather and temperatures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Schedule:
Overtime
Language:
English (required)
How to apply:
By mail: 240 Burnt Park Way, Red Deer, Alberta T4S 2L4, Canada
By email: hr@proform.ca
Walk-ins welcome.
Our Vision
Helping build communities from the underground up.
Our Mission
Breaking ground to project completion - we deliver a wide range of concrete products and services tailored to our customers needs. We will reinvest our profits into the company as we strive for operational excellence.
What's New
2020 was a year of world-wide change and at Proform that was no exception. We restructured to focus on the basics: our main product lines and services. In the face of the COVID pandemic, infrastructure spending created new opportunities for us. We met challenges head-on and continue to work hard to prepare for a bright future. What does this mean for you, the customer? Simply put, we are here and ready to assist you.
