Apprentice Carpenter

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories in Fort Smith is seeking an apprentice carpenter for a four-year term. You will assist in carpentry work and preventative maintenance on GNWT buildings under the supervision of the Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator.

The program includes practical carpentry tasks aligned with work orders and plans, plus capital projects support. Formal Trade Instruction courses will be attended in Fort Smith or Alberta for at least one 8-week period per level; a

Qualifications

• Completion of English 10, Math 10 and Science Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Trades Entrance exam.
• Continued employment as an apprentice is conditional upon completing required hours, coursework and exams for each level.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building structure and components to ensure the building is in satisfactory condition.
• Complete carpentry work in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications.
• Renovate Government buildings in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications.
• Complete records for all maintenance and repairs to buildings and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

English 10 / Math 10 / Science Grade 10 or equivalent

Trades Entrance exam

Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Fort Smith, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

The purpose of this position is to obtain the combination of education and work experience required to obtain journeyman certification. The required work experience will be obtained by assisting in carpentry work and preventative maintenance checks on all Government owned and occupied buildings and works in the Fort Smith region.

Located in Fort Smith and reporting the Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, this position performs carpentry work and carpentry preventative maintenance checks on all Government owned and occupied buildings and works in the Fort Smith region. This position assists in completing carpentry works in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications to ensure Government buildings and works are well maintained. This position also assists in completing capital projects minor works as well as assisting in reviewing work completed by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and the National Building Code.

Continued employment as an apprentice is conditional upon the succesful completion of the required hours of experience, coursework and exam for each level in the apprenticeship program. Formal Trade Instruction Courses will be attended in either Fort Smith or Alberta for at least one 8-week period per apprenticeship level.

Key Responsibilities

• Over the course of the Apprenticeship, you will learn to inspect building structure and components to ensure building is in satisfactory condition.
• Will learn to complete carpentry work in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications to ensure Government buildings and works are well maintained.
• Learn to renovate Government buildings, in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications.
• Learn to complete records for all maintenance and repairs to buildings and will learn to preform other duties.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of English 10, Math 10, Science Grade 10 OR the equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Trades Entrance exam.
• Continued employment as an apprentice is conditional upon the successful completion of the required hours of experience, coursework and exam for each level in the apprenticeship program.
• Class 5 Driver's License.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith Client Service Centre
GNWT Human Resources
83 Breynat Street
Box 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Ph. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 4 year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28193

Closing Date: September 4, 2026-23:59, Mountain Standard Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $25.30per hour (approximately $52,628per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.