Carpenter (Journeyperson) - 2 Positions

April 15 2024
Industries Public administration
Categories Trades, Manual, Operator, Machinist,
Remote
Fort McKay, AB • Full time
Carpenter, Journeyperson: 2 Positions
Housing Department


ABOUT THE ROLE
Fort McKay First Nation is seeking motivated and multitasked oriented individuals who are flexible and work well in a team environment to fill full-time permanent Carpenter positions. Our Carpenters are responsible for performing all home repair and carpentry work in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. These are full-time, permanent positions reporting directly to the Manager of Housing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Perform carpentry work for in home repair and new home projects.
  • Perform renovation projects under the direction of the Housing Manager.
  • Repair and install new cabinets, doors and windows as needed.
  • Perform drywall repair and prepare for painting.
  • Assist in carpentry quality control, ordering supplies and building material for job site.
  • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material required.
  • Assess homes for repair or renovation and provide scope and timeline to housing administration team.
  • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches.
  • Build window frames, doors and staircases using raw material items.
  • Install flooring, roofing and/or drywall.
  • Build scaffolding and other construction structures.
  • Follow all health and safety rules and regulations.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Carpenter Journeyperson certification is required
  • A valid Class Five (5) driver's licence is required
  • Must be physically capable of performing required duties. This includes occasional lifting up to 20kg, repetitive walking, bending, squatting, twisting motion and kneeling
  • Experience with carpentry works in residential housing renovation or construction is ideal
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
  • General knowledge in sanding, mudding, patching drywall and painting
  • General knowledge in cabernet repair, trims (doors, closet doors, moulding), and baseboard repair and installation
  • Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset
  • Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector is required
  • Valid class 5 Driver's License & Clean Driver's Abstract required
WHY APPLY?
At Fort McKay, we value the dedication of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to Competitive Pay, we also offer the following;
  • Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • An employer matched Pension Plan
  • A healthy work-life balance with an on-site fitness centre
  • Transportation to and from work
  • The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands - to learn more about the Moose Lake Plan visit: http://www.mooselaketogether.ca
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: https://fortmckayfirstnation2.applytojob.com/apply
You can also check us out on social media -> Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram

Closing Date: April 29, 2024
Please ensure you indicate the Competition # 016-2024

**Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.
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