Carpenter

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking a skilled Carpenter to manage repairs and maintenance of buildings in Norman Wells. The role involves ensuring compliance with work orders and plans, supervising staff, and performing various carpentry tasks. Candidates should have a Journeyman Carpenter certification and relevant experience in building maintenance and locksmithing. This position is crucial for maintaining GNWT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in repairing and renovating buildings and in finishing carpentry.
• Two (2) years of experience in locksmithing (re‑keying master lock systems, cutting keys, etc.).
• One (1) year of experience in forming concrete.

Responsibilities

• Complete carpentry works according to work orders, plans, and specifications.
• Inspect utilidors and maintain both exterior and interior fixtures.
• Work with lock systems for repairs and replacements.

Skills

Knowledge of northern building practices

Ability to supervise and train apprentices and casual staff

Ability to use and work with the metric system

Ability to keep accurate records

Ability to read and follow plans and specifications

Ability to use a computer

Education

Certification as a Journeyman Carpenter

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, this position is located in Normal Wells and completes carpentry works in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications to ensure GNWT buildings and works are well maintained including inspection of utilidors as well as completes repairs/replacement on exterior and interior fixtures as well as working with lock systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of northern building practices
• Ability to supervise and train apprentices and casual staff
• Ability to use and work with the metric system
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to read and follow plans and specifications
• Ability to use a computer

Typical Qualifications

• Certification as a Journeyman Carpenter
• Three (3) years of experience in repairing and renovating buildings and in finishing carpentry
• Two (2) years of experience in locksmithing (re‑keying master lock systems, cutting keys etc.)
• One (1) year experience in forming concrete
• Class 5 Driver’s License