Carpenter Apprentice

Carpenter Apprentice(Permanent, Full-Time) #598

Closing Date: February 4, 2022

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. 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. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview
An exciting permanent, full-time opportunity exists for a second- or third-year Carpentry Apprentice with the City of Kamloops! This opportunity will offer the successful candidate a stable and supportive environment to experience and learn about all aspects of the Carpentry trade. This position performs skilled carpentry, design, installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair work. Work involves planning, scheduling, occasionally supervising, and participating in the work of journeyperson carpenters, contractors, and other City employees who assist the division with installation, maintenance, and repair tasks for municipal buildings, recreational facilities, utility buildings, sidewalks, retaining walls, and ramps.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

For new hires, and 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.

Hourly Rate
$27.45 – $33.34

Hours & Days of Work
Fortnight Schedule Monday to Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Every second Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hours per Week
44 hours 1st week/36 hours 2nd week

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone (250) 828-3439, email hr@kamloops.caor in person at 105 Seymour 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 for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.

Job Description