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Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Carpenter to join our school district’s Facilities team! Whom under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Designate, performs a variety of carpentry work in the construction and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and ancillary equipment throughout the district.

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Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools employs more than 2,200 professionals; all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students. All members of our staff are integral to our excellent education system and our positive workplaces, supporting our district goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

Nanaimo is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Boasting a beautiful climate surrounded by wilderness, Nanaimo has excellent year-round recreational and cultural amenities. As a hub city, we have ready access to all of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at .

About the Role

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Constructs, installs, repairs and maintains buildings, furnishings, equipment and carpentry related grounds projects.
  • Performs all carpenter duties, and works in related areas such as concrete, millwork, glass replacement, drywall and floor coverings.
  • Designs projects, reads and interprets drawings and specifications and prepares cost estimates.
  • Directs, assists and liaises with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies and other trades, as required.
  • May on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program and a valid B.C. Trade Certification as a Carpenter.
  • Two years related experience at the journeyman level.
  • Physical capability to perform the job duties.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License.
  • Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this trade.

Assignment: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM, Location: Facilities/Multiple Locations throughout the School District. Starting as soon as practicable.

Wage: $36.78 per/hr., with a competitive benefits and pension package, based on a 40-hour work week.

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How to Apply

To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable tickets and diplomas. Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting.

Please note: Shortlisting and interviewing will be conducted on an ongoing basis while the posting is open; with the posting remaining open until the position is filled. Successful candidates of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are required to complete a criminal record check.

Only those being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Carpenters (NOC 72310) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
  • Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
  • Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for carpenters is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Trade certification for framers is available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Construct, install, repair and maintain buildings, furnishings, equipment and carpentry-related grounds projects. Perform carpenter duties and related work including concrete, millwork, glass replacement, drywall and floor coverings. Design projects, interpret drawings and specifications, and prepare cost estimates. Direct, assist and liaise with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies and other trades

What you’ll need

High school graduation or equivalent. Successful completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program. Valid B.C. Trade Certification as a Carpenter. Two years of related journeyman-level experience. Physical capability to perform the job duties. Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License. Competence in using and caring for tools and equipment common to the trade

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Pension package
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