Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time

Description

Position Title: Journeyperson – “Finish” Carpenter
Classification: Trades
Department: Parks, Recreation, Buildings & Facilities
Location: Various Locations
Salary: $31.87 per hour
Reporting to: Supervisor of Operations
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 759
STATUS: Union - Outside Bargaining Unit CUPE Local 759

JOB SCOPE

Reporting to the Manager of Building Division performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled carpentry tasks associated with the operation, maintenance and repair of municipal equipment and infrastructure. Carpenters construct, install and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes and other materials.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Performs the required labor, and may direct others, in the creation, installation and maintenance of cabinets and related finish carpentry.
• Provides direction, advice, and training to assigned employees.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment necessary for the completion of assigned tasks. This includes but is not limited to hand tools, power tools, compressors, etc.
• Drives assigned vehicle to various work sites and in the delivery of a variety of personnel, tools equipment, and materials to work sites.
• Performs as directed preventive maintenance on assigned carpentry projects providing both verbal and written reports of tasks if so required.
• Assesses assigned tasks for labor, material and equipment needs. Takes necessary action to acquire the labor, material, and equipment. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding assigned tasks.
• Performs housekeeping chores to keep work area clean and in a tidy condition.
• Ensures assigned work is completed in compliance with appropriate regulations, standards, and within accepted industry practice.
• Performs all duties in compliance with established safety practices, policies, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(MUST INCLUDE COPIES OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW)

• Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NS Driver’s License Class 5.
• Must be journeyperson level (Red Seal) within the N. S. Department of Labour and Environment requirements for carpentry trade.
• Five (5) years demonstrated working experience in cabinet making & finish carpentry.
• Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED 
• Nova Scotia Confined Space Entry/Attendant Training
• Nova Scotia Fall Protection Training
• WHMIS/GHS 2015   
• Nova Scotia Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Training 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks up to 75lbs for an extended period.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for an extended period.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to work in confided spaces, at heights and in accordance with established provincial codes.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operation of small tools.
• Skill in the operation of motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of particular trade and the equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in the practice of the trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees. 

Location Information

Community

Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

NOC Code

Cabinetmakers (72311)

Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

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Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

$31.87/hour

Estimated Weekly Hours

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Start Date

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End Date

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Language

English

Posted on

January 14th 2025

Expires

February 13th 2025