Carpenter

School District #60 (Peace River North); Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 60 (Peace River North) is seeking a qualified Carpenter for our Facilities team. The position reports to the Operations Manager and involves carpentry maintenance, repairs, alterations and installations including renovations across the district.

Hours are 8 per day with a 12-month work year. Starting wage is $39.05/hr, with consideration for qualifications. Applicants must pass a Criminal Records Check and provide education proof before starting.

Qualifications

• Inter provincial Red Seal Certification as Carpenter.
• WHMIS and safety trainings provided by the District.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs district buildings, reads blueprints, plans layouts and estimates materials.
• Repairs cabinets, shelving, furniture and school furnishings.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair services across the district.
• Installs baseboards, stair treads, drywall and various floor coverings.
• Uses carpentry tools and ensures safe operation of equipment.
• Transports materials, keeps vehicles clean and in safe condition.
• Adheres to safety rules and WHMIS requirements at all times.
• Maintains inventory of parts and materials.
• Keeps up-to-date with codes and methods; reports unsafe conditions.
• Operates within approved budgets and schedules.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Safety training

Education

Inter provincial Red Seal Certified Carpenter

WHMIS certification

Job description

CARPENTER

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:

1. Maintains and repairs buildings including renovations and modifications; reads blueprints and specifications, plans project layout, estimates material quantities etc.
2. Repairs cabinets, shelving units, cupboards, furniture and a variety of office and school furnishings and equipment.
3. Performs preventative maintenance and repair services throughout the district.
4. Install, repair and replace baseboards, stair treads, drywall products and various types of floor coverings.
5. 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.
6. Loads and unloads vehicles; transports materials and equipment as needed. Cleans, checks and confirms operational safety of vehicle.
7. Follows proper safety rules and standards by ensuring the worksite is safe and secure, that equipment and vehicles are operated according to set standards.
8. Maintains inventory of parts and materials.
9. Ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS) and the safe use and operation of equipment and hand tools.
10. Remains current with changing technology, codes and methods.
11. Applies safe work practices at all times. Reports unsafe conditions.
12. Performs other job-relatedduties as directed by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Inter provincialRed Seal Certified Carpenter
• 2 years experience in building repair and maintenance
• Class 5 driver'slicense
• 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 [phone] or email [e-mail]