Fraser Health

Carpenter

Fraser Health • $84K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyman Carpenter designation recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
  • 2 years of recent, related experience or equivalent education and training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical fitness to perform carpentry duties.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
  • Organizational skills to manage work effectively.
  • Experience operating relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Review work requests and consult with user departments on project specifications.
  • Prepare for work by assessing risks and arranging schedules.
  • Design, construct, and maintain woodwork and structural elements.
  • Assign work tasks to staff and provide training and supervision.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace and manage inventory of supplies.
  • Perform general maintenance and repair duties as assigned.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the journeyman level in a variety of projects.
  • Engagement with diverse user departments for project specifications.
  • Chance to lead and train designated staff in carpentry tasks.
  • Work environment that prioritizes safety and compliance with building codes.
Full Job Description
Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.64 - $40.64 / hour
Job Summary

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs skilled carpentry work at the journeyman level in the installation, construction, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and/or service of structural elements, fittings and furniture in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Responsibilities

  1. Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required.
  2. Prepares for work projects by performing operational and safety risk assessments, arranging work schedules with user departments and assembling supplies, tools and equipment.
  3. Designs, constructs, and maintains woodwork, furniture, fittings and hardware by selecting, laying out, joining, assembling, erecting and/or dismantling materials; constructs, erects, installs and repairs structural elements in conformance with applicable Building Codes and By-Laws
  4. Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation; checks work performed to ensure that the work was done properly.
  5. Maintains storage and work areas in clean, tidy and safe condition and maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records including daily work summary sheets; recommends purchase of related supplies and equipment. Evaluates equipment/supplies for technical acceptance and safety prior to selection as required.
  6. Performs other general maintenance and repair duties related to building, grounds and equipment in a variety of areas as required/assigned.
  7. Performs all work in adherence to all applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements, including regulations of the WCB.
  8. Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Carpenter recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
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