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Carpenter

Peace River North – School District #60

Facilities · Fort St John, B.C.

Job description

There is a position available for a Carpenter in Facilities with School District No. 60. All applications must be completed online via the website and will be accepted until noon, November 9, 2026.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position performs carpentry maintenance, repair, alteration and installation tasks including renovations and modifications.

Hours of Work: (8) hours per day

Duties to Commence: As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base: Twelve (12) months per year

Commencing Salary: $39.05/hr.

Duties to be assigned include:

  • Maintains and repairs buildings including renovations and modifications; reads blueprints and specifications, plans project layout, estimates material quantities etc.
  • Repairs cabinets, shelving units, cupboards, furniture and a variety of office and school furnishings and equipment.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and repair services throughout the district.
  • Install, repair and replace baseboards, stair treads, drywall products and various types of floor coverings.
  • Uses a variety of carpentry tools such as power and manual planes, saws, routers, shapers, drills etc. including tools related to floor-laying and lock smith trade work.
  • Loads and unloads vehicles; transports materials and equipment as needed. Cleans, checks and confirms operational safety of vehicle.
  • Follows proper safety rules and standards by ensuring the worksite is safe and secure, that equipment and vehicles are operated according to set standards.
  • Maintains inventory of parts and materials.
  • Ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS) and the safe use and operation of equipment and hand tools.
  • Remains current with changing technology, codes and methods.
  • Applies safe work practices at all times. Reports unsafe conditions.
  • Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Inter provincial Red Seal Certified Carpenter
  • 2 years experience in building repair and maintenance
  • Class 5 driver's license
  • Acceptable driver's abstract
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities
  • W.H.M.I.S. Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
  • Other applicable safety training and/or certifications as provided by the District to be completed as needed
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
  • Must be well organized
  • Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For more information please contact;

Bahaa Chehab - Service Manager (250)263-6422 or email bchehab@prn.bc.ca

All applications must be made through Make A Future website for consideration for the position. If you require assistance with the online application process please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or hrcupe@prn.bc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview 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

Maintain and repair buildings, including renovations and modifications.. Read blueprints and specifications, plan project layouts, and estimate material quantities.. Repair cabinets, shelving, cupboards, furniture, and school furnishings and equipment.. Perform preventive maintenance and repair services throughout the district.. Install, repair, and replace baseboards, stair treads, drywall products, and floor coverings.. Operate carpentry tools and tools related to floor-laying and locksmith work.. Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.. Maintain vehicle operational safety.. Maintain inventory of parts and materials.. Handle hazardous materials safely and operate equipment and hand tools safely.. Follow workplace safety rules and report unsafe conditions.. Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

What you’ll need

Interprovincial Red Seal Certified Carpenter.. Two years of experience in building repair and maintenance.. Class 5 driver's licence.. Acceptable driver's abstract.. WHMIS certificate and required safety training.. Ability to work independently and set priorities.. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.. Well organized.. Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search.. Proof of graduation or highest level of education required before starting work.

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