2 Regular Full Time & 2 Temporary Full Time (2 Year Term)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently seeking two RFT and two TFT Trades 2 – Carpenters to start their municipal career with our Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities department. You will apply your versatile, journeyman level skills in a wide range of applications in an outdoor park setting in all types of weather. Working with a high degree of independence, your responsibilities will include performing skilled carpentry work in the construction, renovation, repair and maintenance of Parks infrastructure, furnishings and playground equipment. You will also be required to perform formwork, concrete finishing, drainage and retaining wall installation, various hardscape tasks, light framing and timber work, and act as a Crew Lead and/or Site Coordinator as required. Equipment operating experience with a mini excavator, skid steer, front end loader and either a class 3 or heavy hauler designation is preferred.
Qualifications
- A B.C. Certificate of Qualification (Carpenter) is required.
- You will have completed tenth school grade education supplemented by additional technical courses related to the work.
- You will also have completed a recognized apprenticeship in the trade and sound relevant journeyman experience.
- You will ideally possess prior experience supervising others and managing small to medium projects.
- A Driver’s License for the Province of BC is required (with satisfactory driving record)
- As well as a Police Information Check (with no adverse reports).
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $45.28. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 14, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications
- A B.C. Certificate of Qualification (Carpenter) is required.
- You will have completed tenth school grade education supplemented by additional technical courses related to the work.
- You will also have completed a recognized apprenticeship in the trade and sound relevant journeyman experience.
- You will ideally possess prior experience supervising others and managing small to medium projects.
- A Driver’s License for the Province of BC is required (with satisfactory driving record)
- As well as a Police Information Check (with no adverse reports).
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $45.28. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
