Painter jobs

Quality Work. A Career You Can Build On.

For nearly 40 years, Unideco has built a reputation for delivering exceptional painting services across Calgary's commercial, production residential, and custom home markets. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Painter who can work independently, maintain strong production standards, and consistently deliver high-quality finishes. This role is intended for a reliable, skilled painter with approximately 2-8 years of professional experience. You should understand surface preparation and coating requirements, take pride in producing clean, consistent results, and be ready to continue developing toward a Senior Painter, Lead Painter, or Foreman position. We're actively interviewing and looking to fill this position immediately.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete interior and exterior painting work on commercial, production residential, custom home, and renovation projects.
• Prepare surfaces properly through patching, sanding, masking, caulking, cleaning, and priming.
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment where qualified and required.
• Produce clean cut lines, consistent coverage, and professional-quality finishes.
• Select and use appropriate primers, paints, and coatings for different surfaces and applications.
• Work independently on standard jobs while meeting project schedules and production expectations.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, supervisors, builders, homeowners, and other trades.
• Support and guide junior painters or labourers when required.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-8 years of professional painting experience.
• Strong brushing and rolling skills with the ability to produce clean, consistent finishes.
• Sound knowledge of surface preparation requirements and common coating systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on standard painting projects.
• Reliable, punctual, productive, and committed to quality workmanship.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs and performing active work throughout the day.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and reliable transportation.

Experience Considered an Asset

• Experience spraying walls, trim, cabinets, or other finishes.
• Experience leading a small crew or taking responsibility for an individual project.
• Experience with commercial projects, production homes, custom homes, or renovations.
• Knowledge of specialty coatings and advanced finishing techniques.

Who You Are

You're an experienced painter who takes pride in doing the job properly. You can be trusted to work independently, maintain a productive pace, and deliver consistent results without sacrificing quality. You're dependable, professional, and interested in building a long-term career with a stable company.

What We Offer

• Starting wage of $24.00-$29.00 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skill level.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with 50% employer-paid premiums.
• Stable, year-round employment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for advancement into Senior Painter, Lead Painter, and Foreman roles.

Why Join Unideco?

We're proud of the reputation we've built over nearly four decades. We believe in treating our employees with respect, recognizing quality workmanship, investing in their success, and creating opportunities for long-term growth.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced painter looking for stable, year-round work with a respected Calgary contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview for shortlisted candidates. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person