carpenter

Tradesperson II-Carpenter-TQ

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than December 31, 2026)

Department: Water Services

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Location: Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $45.34 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)

This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off. Our Water Services Department is seeking a Tradesperson II-Carpenter-TQ who will be an active and engaged member of our in-house Construction Group. You will be a dynamic problem-solver who can navigate unique challenges and provide solutions within a collaborative environment. You are self-motivated and have sound working knowledge of carpentry practices combined with professionalism, leadership and ability to maintain a safe, respectful team environment for co-workers, supporting staff and supervisors.

This role: (The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive).

• Performs skilled duties as they relate to general carpentry on MV construction projects at MV facilities and/or infrastructure locations.
• Plans and constructs and/or repairs concrete formwork as well as wood frame, concrete or steel structures.
• Plans and performs finish carpentry including the construction of office furniture and cabinetry.
• Trains, directs, assigns, oversees and reviews the work and activities of subordinates including carpenters, helpers and apprentices.
• Assists with the development of safe work procedures related to MV construction projects.
• Develops or assists with the development of construction cost estimates and project schedules.
• Works in compliance with Corporate, Departmental and WorkSafeBC standards and regulations.
• Operates and maintains both manual and power tools utilized by MV carpentry staff.
• Maintains personal protection equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions and according to Corporate, Departmental and WorkSafeBC standards and regulations.
• Performs manual labour duties including but not limited to, shoveling dirt and granular materials, concrete finishing, carrying and placing reinforcing steel, housekeeping and clean-up of work sites and carpentry shop.
• May be required to work within confined spaces in both water and waste water facilities and systems.
• May act in the capacity of the immediate supervisor as required.

To be successful, you have:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent training and experience.
• Preference may be given to those who bring municipal experience.
• Supplementary training in Carpentry consistent with the Carpentry Industry Training Model as described in the SkillsTradesBC Carpentry Program Outline or equivalent.
• Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement or equivalent with SkillsTradesBC.
• Considerable knowledge of the British Columbia Building Code and understanding of the requirement of the code as they relate to municipal, residential and industrial construction.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and power tools for both shop and field carpentry work.
• Ability to plan and construct a variety of wooden, steel and concrete structures.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings and sketches.
• Ability to effectively train, direct, assign, oversee and review the work of others.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply good judgment in deciding on best work methods to be used.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with both internal and external contacts.
• Ability to use computer applications related to the position and duties, for example MS Office Suite of products and Project.
• Considerable knowledge of MV?s Corporate and D