Carpenter I

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver is seeking a Contract Term Temporary, Full-Time Carpenter I to support skilled carpenters in woodworking and cabinet making while assisting with tasks that follow sketches, layouts and blueprints. The work spans parks infrastructure, furniture, playground equipment, bridges, boardwalks, stairs and trails.

Successful candidates will hold a High School Diploma, a completed Carpentry apprenticeship, a Red Seal in Carpentry, and a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; completed Carpentry apprenticeship; Red Seal Certificate; valid BC Class 5 license.
• Experience in construction, carpentry, trail construction and maintenance.
• Ability to read construction drawings and use hand/power tools.
• Ability to supervise a small carpentry team and keep simple daily records.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to construction, renovation, repair and maintenance of parks infrastructure and furniture.
• Build playground equipment, bridges, boardwalks, stairs and trails.
• Work with a small team; follow sketches, layouts and blueprints.
• Perform tasks in various weather conditions with sound judgment.

Skills

construction knowledge

carpentry knowledge

trail construction

reading drawings

hand and power tools

supervising small team

records keeping

Education

High School Diploma

apprenticeship in Carpentry

Red Seal Certificate in Carpentry

BC Class 5 Driver's Licence

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and sports, recreation, and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities, and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive, and livable community.

The West Vancouver Parks Department is accepting applications for a Contract Term Temporary, Full-Time Carpenter I position. The Carpenter will assist skilled carpenters in fundamental trade practices as it relates to woodworking, cabinet making and assist in tasks that require understanding of sketches, layouts andblue prints.

Other responsibilities willincludeconstruction, renovation, repair and maintenance of Parks infrastructure, furniture, playground equipment, bridges, boardwalks and stairs and trail construction across West Vancouver.This position requires application of fundamental trade practices as it relates to general carpentry and Park construction work.

The Carpenter will be allowed some independence of judgement on familiar aspects of the workand must be prepared to perform work of a manual nature in all types of weather.

The preferred applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction, carpentry and trail construction and maintenance;
• Considerable knowledge of hazards and proper safety precautions of the carpentry trade;
• The ability to plan and construct a variety of wooden structures, including but not limited to trail bridges, stairs, boardwalks, railings, sign kiosks, fencing, concrete formwork;
• The ability to read and work from construction drawings;
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools, power tools and related equipment essential to carpentry;
• The ability to assign and supervise the work of a small team of carpentry staff; and,
• The ability to keep simple records of daily work.

The successful candidate will have High School Diploma and has completeda recognized apprenticeship in Carpentry, plus considerable work experience; a Red Seal Certificate in Carpentry and a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status:

WVMEA (Union) - Contract Term Temporary Full-Time

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:

$37.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.