Across the City, we are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees and helps them reach their goals.
Living in Kamloops
We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience.
We have world class, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, green spaces, and facilities to fit whatever your passions are! We are nestled in the interior of British Columbia a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline. This is Kamloops!
Our ideal candidate will posses the following qualifications:
1. Completion of Red Seal Program in Carpentry.
2. Minimum three years’ previous experience working as a Carpenter and currently working in the trade.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP enhanced security clearance. If you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP enhanced security clearance, your employment with the City will be terminated. (To be considered for an RCMP enhanced security clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status in Canada. Note: individuals with Permanent Resident status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for three (3) out of the last five (5) years as a permanent resident).
4. Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5.
Hourly Rate
$45.006
Hours & Days of Work
Fortnight Schedule
Monday to Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Every second Friday off
Hours per Week
40
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position. More than one may be hired. Please note that this job description is currently under review by the Union.
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
