MAINTC27150 - Journeyman Carpenter - Band 4

Fort McMurray Public School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Job summary

Fort McMurray Public School Division is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter or Cabinet Maker (Band 4) for a full-time, on-site role at the Division Office in Fort McMurray. The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 7.5-hour work day and a November 9, 2026 start date.

Salary ranges from CAD 42.40 to CAD 44.18 per hour, plus a Living Allowance. Candidates must hold Alberta Journeyman certification or equivalent with Red Seal eligibility and a valid Class 5 license.

Qualifications

• Journeyman/Red Seal Carpenter with commercial experience preferred.
• Toolcat operation certificate an asset.
• Driving truck and trailer with materials.
• Proper shop etiquette, PPE and organization required.
• Proficient in maintenance tasks.
• Power and hand tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance tasks and services at a Journeyman level across division facilities.
• Creates material lists and coordinates procurement.
• Operates, inspects and maintains division equipment and systems; recommends major upgrades.
• Notes facility conditions and reports repairs to supervisor.
• Monitors preventative maintenance and ensures code compliance.
• On-call duty to respond to requests and emergencies.

Skills

Journeyman/Red Seal Carpenter

Toolcat operation

Driving truck and trailer

Shop etiquette PPE

Maintenance proficiency

Power/hand tools

Education

High School Diploma & Red Seal eligibility

Alberta Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Operations and Maintenance:

Journeyman Carpenter or Cabinet Maker - Band 4 Permanent Position

Shift: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Division Office

HOURS: 7.5 hours

START DATE: November 9, 2026

SALARY: $42.40 - $44.18 + Living Allowance

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

JOB QUALIFICATION

• Journeyman/Red Seal Carpenter (commercial experience preferred)
• Toolcat operation experience/certificate an asset
• Driving truck and trailer with materials
• Proper shop etiquette/PPE/organization is a must
• Proficient in Maintenance
• Power/hand tool experience

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER OR CABINET MAKER - BAND 4

ROLE SUMMARY

The Journeyman reports to the Director of Operations and Maintenance, or designate, and is responsible for performing maintenance, service and installation tasks in division facilities at a Journeyman level of skill within their trade.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumes responsibility for the maintenance and servicing of school district facilities and equipment by

working independently to provide skilled maintenance tasks at a Journeyman level of skill.

• Performs, and assists with, a variety of maintenance tasks including duties for all other maintenance positions.
• Creates a list of material needs and arranges for procurement of the same.
• Operates, inspects and maintains all relevant Division equipment and systems. Proposes major equipment and system maintenance and upgrades.
• Notes condition of the Division facilities and equipment and reports required repairs to the Supervisor.
• Monitors and implements preventative maintenance procedures as required or directed and ensures that the School Division complies with all applicable codes, regulations and bylaws.
• Monitors Division facilities for safety or contamination hazards and proposes remedial action.

“ON CALL” duty required on a regular basis to investigate the nature of the call out, contact the supervisor then/or initiate appropriate action.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, plus a valid Alberta Journeyman Carpenter or Cabinet Maker or a Journeyman Carpenter or Cabinet Maker from another province or territory with a Red Seal and the ability to obtain the Alberta Journeyman within two months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment and building systems related to the applicable trade.
• Work independently, and with a work team.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Competent in safe work practices and procedures as applicable to the work of this position
• Making and/or advising of decisions applicable to specific trade or technical related knowledge.
• Computer skills for record keeping and division communication and trade related software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Being prepared to work in all different weather conditions.
• Scheduling work order duties in school around staff and students.
• Changes in scheduled hours may occur; move to night shift or irregular hours during emergencies, inclement weather or as required.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Updated January 12, 2017 38