Carpenter Apprentice

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Answers to screening questions and all communication may be used as part of the assessment in this selection process.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and asset qualifications (i.e. Occupational Certification and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Successful candidates of this process will participate in the Apprenticeship and Operational Development Program (AODP), it is a combination of on-the-job-training (OJT) and trade specific training. The duration of the Alberta Carpenter Apprenticeship is four years. Upon graduation, the employee will receive an Interprovincial Red Seal certification and will be appointed into an available GL indeterminate position at the departmental journeyperson level.

During your apprenticeship, you will be working side by side with qualified civilian employees and military members to provide carpentry services. While completing your on-the-job-training (OJT) hours, you will be compensated at a competitive rate, receive full benefits and gain a unique skill set.

In addition to an impressive compensation package, the Department of National Defence will also pay for program related costs, including tuition and tools, along with full pay while you are attending your courses.

Duties

As a Carpenter apprentice working for DND in Edmonton, you will fabricate, erect, install, repair, refinish, modify and maintain wood and related structures including: existing wood and building structures, small buildings, targets, shipping crates, storage containers, boxes for the storage and shipment of military equipment, furniture, cabinets and shelving systems.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions in the province of Alberta within the Department of National Defence and other government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

One of the following:
Currently enrolled in an AB Provincial Apprentice program for Carpentry as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training board

OR

Registered in Red Seal Program for Carpentry

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

A/E1- Experience with carpentry work methods, procedures and materials

A/E2- Experience in the carpentry trade in a maintenance shop environment

A/E3- Standard First Aid qualified

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

CC1- Communication
CC2- Demonstrating integrity and respect
CC3- Thinking things through
CC4- Working effectively with others
CC5- Initiative and action orientation

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) Canadian provincial or territorial driver’s license such as Class 5 License in Alberta.
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear at all times and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Willing and able to obtain/retain a DND 404
Willing and able to work overtime as required, at times on short notice.
Willing and able to work from heights
Willing and able to work outside in inclement weather
Willing and able to attend all employer directed training
Willing and able to travel within area of responsibility for tasks, which may or may not require overnight stays.
Willing and able to lift up to 25 kg; bend and climb stairs

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Interviews may be conducted.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

We thank all those who apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.