Carpenter/Maintenance Technician

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter based in Hay River. The role involves maintenance and repair of buildings, ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes. Candidates should have significant experience in construction, including specialized skills like locksmithing and an ability to interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience including 3 years in repairing, maintaining, and renovating commercial buildings.
• 2 years experience with overhead and electronic door systems.
• 1 year locksmithing experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes carpentry and maintenance works as per work orders.
• Inspects utilidors and playgrounds, and repairs interior and exterior fixtures.
• Works with lock systems.

Skills

Knowledge of the National Building Codes and Good Building Practices for Northern Facilities

Knowledge of current Health and Safety Act and Regulations

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications for installation

Ability to supervise and train apprentices and casual staff

Education

Certification as a Journeyman Carpenter

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter (equivalency)

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 Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, this position is located in Hay River and completes carpentry and other various works in accordance with work orders, plans and specifications to ensure GNWT buildings and works are well maintained. Some examples include inspection of utilidors and playgrounds, and repair/replacement on exterior and interior fixtures (i.e. doors and windows, structural components) as well as working with lock systems.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of the National Building Codes and ¿Good Building Practices for Northern Facilities¿;
• Knowledge of the current Health and Safety Act and Regulations;
• Knowledge and ability to carry out maintenance and repairs ensuring proper procedures with hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead;
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and specifications for installation;
• Ability to read and follow plans and specifications;
• Ability to supervise and train apprentices and casual staff

Typically attained by;

Certification as a Journeyman Carpenter with 7 years¿ experience, including the following specific minimums: 3 years¿ experience in repairing, maintaining, and renovating commercial buildings and in finishing carpentry; 2 years¿ experience with various overhead and electronic door systems; 1 year experience locksmithing. A Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Equivalencies may include Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter with 6 years¿ experience, including the following specific minimums: 3 years¿ experience in repairing, maintaining, and renovating commercial buildings and in finishing carpentry; 1 years¿ experience with various overhead and electronic door systems; 1 year experience locksmithing. A Class 5 Driver's License is required.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.