We strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

As a Carpenter with Facility Maintenance Services you will engage in the maintenance, repair, alteration and installation of all types of structures. Assignments are usually in the form of work orders and oral instructions and may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints. There is latitude for determining specific work methods and the work is performed independently while working closely with other Carpenters, Forepersons and assigned helpers or apprentices.

What will you do?

• Cut, shape and finish materials with hand and power tools such as saw, joiner, planer, router, sander and drill press
• Cut, fit and install glass or plastic in door and window frames and other structures
• Repair, replace and perform preventative maintenance to structural and architectural building components
• Assembles acoustic and thermal insulating materials as well as drywall, plaster, stucco and related materials to walls and ceilings
• Builds and erects forms and pouring chutes for concrete. Repairs roofing surfaces with asphalt, tar, aluminium and wood
• Maintain and repair doors, windows and associated hardware
• Move and install walls, replace ceilings and floors and repair roofs
• Build and repair cupboards, cabinets, and a variety of custom millwork
• Install and repair tile, linoleum, baseboards and other flooring materials
• Perform miscellaneous service work and renovations
• Utilize technology to obtain work order information and record work
• Record data into the work order management system
• Adhere to occupational health, safety and environmental standards and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

• Certified Journeyman Carpentry (recognized by Government of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology) 
• Active employment as a Journeyman Carpenter for the past 5 years and experience working in a maintenance environment are required

Assets: 

• Training and experience in the locksmith trade would be an asset
• Experience in cabinet making and interior partition systems would be an asset

Skills required for success:

• Considerable knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of all building construction materials, the methods and techniques used to build, modify, maintain and repair structures to withstand varying loads
• Knowledge of regulatory codes in the carpentry trade
• Knowledge and ability to read/interpret blueprints, layout, quantity take offs for ordering of the required materials
• Commitment to continual learning, teamwork and providing excellent customer service
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Able to understand, communicate, read and write English at a level needed to meet job-related tasks and safety requirements
• Familiarity with the work of related trades
• Visual acuity, both near and far, and depth perception
• Sufficient strength to perform medium work requiring the frequent lifting of tools, materials and assemblies weighing up to 100 pounds
• Coordination and manual dexterity to accurately and quickly measure and mark material and to use hand and power tools to cut and fasten material
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
• Enhanced Police Information Check Hire is dependent upon an Enhanced Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position and capable of passing a job-related physical abilities evaluation

Work Environment:

• This role is physically demanding and may involve exposure to various hazards, including extreme temperatures, heights, confined spaces, and mechanical and electrical hazards. The successful candidate must be able to work safely and independently, following all safety protocols and procedures.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 Permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Salary Range: $44.997 (Hourly); $93,953.74 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: NC/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.