Carpenter CQ [NB Power]

CareerBeacon; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental plans

Health Spending Account

Public Service Pension Plan

Wellness options

IBEW Local 37 Union

Career development

Competitive wages

Job summary

NB Power is recruiting a Carpenter CQ to lead civil construction efforts in Bathurst and Moncton. The role involves directing crews, interpreting drawings, and ensuring safe, reliable work on NB Power structures.

Travel up to four nights per week is required, with base locations Bathurst and Moncton. A valid Class 5 license and post-certification civil/construction experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-certification work experience in both civil and construction work.
• Formwork, rebar and concrete work experience preferred.
• Preference for candidates with energized yard experience.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and supervision to civil employees, laborers, and the public to ensure safe, reliable construction and maintenance of NB Power structures.
• Organize, coordinate, prepare, and layout project construction sites to ensure cost‑effective, timely completion; supervise contractors to meet specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Health & Safety Rules and Regulations to protect onsite personnel.

Skills

Carpenter CQ

Reading drawings

Supervision

Driver's license

Job description

Competition # E22245-2026

At NB Power, we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too. We care about our customers and future generations and we're looking for a new teammate who shares that passion.

Job Posting Information

• Carpenter CQ
• Two (2) Regular Positions
• Bathurst and Moncton Operating Centers
• Competition # E22245-2026

At NB Power, we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too. We care about our customers and future generations and we're looking for a new teammate who shares that passion.

The Civil Department provides services in the construction of buildings, maintenance above and below grade services, and support to Transmission, Customer Service & Distribution groups throughout the province.

As part of the Civil Department, the Carpenter CQ provides technical direction and supervision to civil employees, laborers and the public to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient construction as well as the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of NB Power structures.

Key Functions Include

• Provide technical leadership and support to employees through all Civil parts of capital and maintenance projects from start to finish. This includes reading and interpreting drawings, standards, work methods, environmental issues, ordering materials, and any other related project work.
• Effectively organize, coordinate, prepare, and layout project construction sites to ensure cost-effective, timely completion of projects. Collaborate with other NB Power construction crews and contractors as well as supervise the work to ensure specifications are met.
• Ensure that all operating practices and Corporate Health & Safety Rules and Regulations are always followed, to ensure safety of employees and other personnel onsite.

Working Conditions Include

• Candidates must be willing to travel regularly. The base location for these positions is Bathurst and Moncton; however, Carpenter CQs are required to travel with their crew to various locations within New Brunswick. Travel will include up to four (4) nights per week away from home. All travel expenses are covered by the employer.
• Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, with overtime required as operationally needed.

The Ideal Teammate Will Have

• Carpenter CQ
• Two years of post-certification work experience in both:
• civil and construction work
• formwork, rebar, and concrete work
• Preference will be given to candidates who have work experience working in energized yards
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Kelsey Bernard at [e-mail].

Closing date: This opportunity will remain posted until all vacancies have been filled.

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.