Hospital Carpenter: Build, Maintain & Improve Care Spaces

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Competitive salary

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Providence Health Care is opening the new St. Paul’s Hospital in 2027 in Vancouver. We seek a journeyman Carpenter to support construction, repair, and maintenance of woodwork, fixtures, doors, and furniture across the facility, reporting to the Building Supervisor.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, ensuring code compliance, and coordinating material and tool needs while guiding staff and maintaining inventory for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification as a journeyman Carpenter recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
• Two years’ recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, repairs, and maintains woodwork, furniture, fittings, doors, and hardware.
• Installs and repairs structural and non-structural building components in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs minor roofing repairs, demolition activities, and general maintenance support.
• Installs acoustic ceilings, gypsum ceiling systems, steel stud framing, and gypsum wall assemblies.
• Reviews work requests and consults with departments to determine project requirements and specifications.
• Interprets blueprints, drawings, and specifications to complete construction and renovation projects.
• Estimates material and labour requirements and provides recommendations for project planning.
• Coordinates project schedules and prepares required tools, materials, and equipment.
• Provides task direction, training, and orientation to designated staff.
• Maintains inventory records and recommends the purchase of supplies, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Physical fitness

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Journeyman Carpenter certificate

Job description

Providence Health Care is opening the new St. Paul’s Hospital in 2027 in Vancouver. We seek a journeyman Carpenter to support construction, repair, and maintenance of woodwork, fixtures, doors, and furniture across the facility, reporting to the Building Supervisor.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, ensuring code compliance, and coordinating material and tool needs while guiding staff and maintaining inventory for ongoing projects.