Trades Helper 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Trades Helper 2 - Carpentry for St. Boniface Hospital. The role supports carpenters in repairing flooring, doors, windows and woodwork, and assists with millwork, walls, partitions and handrails. You will maintain documentation and stock control while following trade regulations.

ASAP start; indefinite term, in-person, 8 hours daily, days shift. 1.0 FTE; background checks required. Indigenous applicant encouragement noted.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years’ carpentry experience.
• Grade 12 and proficiency in trade practices will be tested.
• Not Applicable (certification)

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with repairing flooring, doors, windows and furniture and woodwork on walls.
• Install and maintain handrails.
• Construct millwork, walls and partitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and stock control.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trade requirements understanding

Neat appearance

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Requisition ID: 410291

Position Number: 20070592

Posting End Date: September 11, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Architectural Shop - SBH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $27.464, $27.935, $29.033

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Coordinator or designate, the Trades Helper 2 - Carpentry is responsible for: assisting the carpenters with their duties including repairing flooring, doors, windows and furniture and woodwork on walls; installing and maintaining handrails; constructing millwork, walls and partitions; maintaining accurate documentation; assisting with maintaining stock control; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Four (4) years’ carpentry experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12.
• Proficiency in trade practices will be tested.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow trade requirements and regulations.
• Neat and tidy appearance.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity.
• Physically able to carry and move loads up to 34 kgs.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This Indefinite Term may expire subject to one (1) weeks’ notice.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.