Carpenter

New Westminster Schools
Career Opportunity
Carpenter (Temporary)

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments.  New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041.  District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca. 

CARPENTER (TEMPORARY) 

Job Function:

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager or designate
• Performs a variety of skills and other tasks related to maintenance and repair of school district buildings, grounds and equipment under minimum supervision
• Performs carpentry assignments ranging from minor repairs through to skilled journeyman work of design and manufacture of a variety of items
• Repairs such items as doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, etc.
• Builds and/or assist in the construction of offices, classrooms, furniture, etc.
• May involve the coordination of work, including the assignment of work and personnel
• May include the maintenance of work quality and accuracy
• May be responsible for providing direction to other trades
• Assists other trades as required
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation
• BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry (TQ)
• Valid BC drivers license
• Ability to perform a standard of workmanship at a tradesman's level
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of the trade
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to plan and carry out an effective work schedule with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community

Hours of Work & Salary:

• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.
• Temporary Assignment ending August 29, 2025, with possibility of extension
• $40.70per hour ($40.70 base rate, plus $0.50 per hour Labour Market Adjustment)

Application process

Applications for this posting will be accepted through Make a Future.  Follow the link below to apply now.

Carpenter – New Westminster Schools

Note:    Faxed and/or direct to district emailed applications will not be accepted.  All applications must be made through Make a Future.

Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment.  New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.