Carpenter

UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a skilled team at UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering as a full-time Carpenter. This role involves maintenance and construction tasks while ensuring safety standards and effective team management. A strong candidate will be experienced at the Journeyperson level and possess the necessary qualifications for the Carpentry Trade.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Formal education as required by the N.B. Department of Labour.
• 3+ years of experience at the Journeyperson level.
• Familiar with National Building Code and New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled maintenance and construction work in the carpentry trade.
• Prepare job estimates for labor and materials needed.
• Supervise the work of Trades Helpers and Labourers.

Skills

Ability to work with tools of the trade

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Education

License to practice the Carpentry Trade

Education meeting Journeyperson standards

Job description

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The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB

Skilled Trades and Labour

Experienced

Full-time

$30.24 / hour

Competition Number: #043-25.26

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Closing Date: July 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM

CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 165 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

What We Offer

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

• The nature of the work will vary depending on the task and may be in or out of doors under varying conditions.
• The work may involve work at heights or in tunnels.
  
  

Salary: $30.24 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Carpenter Shop Foreperson, the Carpenter provides skilled maintenance and construction work in the carpentry trade at the Journeyperson Level.

• Work as a carpenter alone or as a member of a crew employed in maintenance or construction.
• Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job.
• Allocate and supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers.
• Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
• Apply appropriate safety precautions. Ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Ensure the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

What You Bring

• Formal basic education as required by the N.B. Department of Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Carpentry Trade.
• Must possess a valid current license to practice the Carpentry Trade.
• 3+ years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Carpentry Trade with a concentration on maintenance.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.
  
  

Additional Strengths

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to work with other tradespeople and versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.