Carpenter

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority invites applications for the Carpenter role in Burnaby, BC. This position involves skilled carpentry work, including the installation and maintenance of structural elements to comply with regulations. With extensive opportunities for growth, Fraser Health is committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace. Eligible employees receive generous benefits, including four weeks of vacation, comprehensive health benefits, and a defined pension plan.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent, related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry work at journeyman level.
• Design, construct, and maintain woodwork and furniture.
• Review work requests and interpret specifications for projects.

Skills

Communication

Physical Ability

Blueprint Reading

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship as a journeyman Carpenter

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.31 - $38.31 / hour

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.31 - $38.31 / hour

Job Summary

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits (eligibility based on employment status), including but not limited, to:

• Eligible employees can earn up to Four weeks of vacation
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes
  
  

To learn more about our Maintenance & Trades positions, read employee insights, and view current job vacancies, please visit this link to Facilities on our website: Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades

Detailed Overview

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs skilled carpentry work at the journeyman level in the installation, construction, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and/or service of structural elements, fittings and furniture in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required.
• Prepares for work projects by performing operational and safety risk assessments, arranging work schedules with user departments and assembling supplies, tools and equipment.
• Designs, constructs, and maintains woodwork, furniture, fittings and hardware by selecting, laying out, joining, assembling, erecting and/or dismantling materials; constructs, erects, installs and repairs structural elements in conformance with applicable Building Codes and By-Laws
• Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation; checks work performed to ensure that the work was done properly.
• Maintains storage and work areas in clean, tidy and safe condition and maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records including daily work summary sheets; recommends purchase of related supplies and equipment. Evaluates equipment/supplies for technical acceptance and safety prior to selection as required.
• Performs other general maintenance and repair duties related to building, grounds and equipment in a variety of areas as required/assigned.
• Performs all work in adherence to all applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements, including regulations of the WCB.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Carpenter recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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