Apprentice Carpenter/Maintenance Technician

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories offers an Apprenticeship position for a Carpenter/Maintenance Technician in Hay River. This role involves training under a Journeyman Carpenter, focusing on carpentry work and preventative maintenance within the South Slave Region. Successful candidates will gain essential skills while completing the requirements for Journeyman certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 (English 10, Math 10, Science 10 or equivalent).
• Successful completion of a Trades Entrance exam.
• Class 5 Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform carpentry work on GNWT assets.
• Identify problems during preventative maintenance checks.
• Work under the direction of a qualified Journeyman Carpenter.

Skills

Knowledge of Northern building practices

Ability to use and work with the metric system

Ability to use a computer

Ability to attend Trade Instruction Courses

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Successful completion of a Trades Entrance exam

Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Apprentice Carpenter/Maintenance Technician

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometresdriving radius of Hay River

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.

This is an Apprenticeship position, working under the direction of a qualified Journeyman Carpenter. The purpose of this position is to obtain the combination and work experience required to obtain Journeyman certification. Reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, this position is located in Hay River and is responsible for learning how to perform carpentry work on GNWT assets in the South Slave Region, and identify any problems encountered during preventative maintenance checks.

Some of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position are:

• Knowledge of Northern building practices.
• Ability to use and work with the metric system.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to attend Trade Instruction Courses in Fort Smith or Alberta for at least one 8 week period each year.

Typically, the above would be attained by:

Completion of Grade 10 (English 10, Math 10, Science 10 OR the equivalent). Successful completion of a Trades Entrance exam. Class 5 Driver's License is required.

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.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.