Carpenter and Carpentry Supervisor

Update: Closing date extended

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 3 indeterminate positions in Wainwright, Alberta (2 Carpenters and 1 Carpentry Supervisor) . A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Possession of a valid Alberta Journeyman Carpenter Certificate or any other equivalency recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (such as carpenter trade certificate with an Interprovincial Red Seal, certificate of Military Achievement Qualification Level 5 - Construction Technician MOSID00306, Alberta Carpenter Qualification Certificate, etc).

Experience in one or more of the following principles and practices of the carpentry trade: such as but not limited to:
• general carpentry work
• building construction
• framing wood structures
• making/finishing cabinets and furniture
• building maintenance
• and/or the construction of buildings

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

Fall Arrest

Confined space entry

Experience in roofing.

Experience in locksmithing.

Experience coaching apprentices.

Experience using Flexi-Sign software.
Experience using a computer and design software.
Experience working with a laser engraving machine.
Experience using sign-making equipment.
Experience using a forklift.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Significant** experience working as a carpenter – GL WOW 10 only

Note: Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally acquired by performing a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of approximately three (3) years.

Experience supervising* – GL WOW 10 only

Note :

* Supervising is defined as having the authority to assign work, to assess performance and to take appropriate corrective measures when necessary, for a sustained period of time (ideally over one performance cycle, i.e. approximately one year).

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to supervise – GL WOW10 Only

Safety Orientation
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.
May be required to travel.
May be required to possess, obtain and maintain a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or provincial or territorial equivalent.
May be required to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
May be required, but not limited to enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, crouching and/or kneeling, work at heights.
Be able to obtain a DND driver’s license (DND404).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or provincial or territorial equivalent.

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

Hourly rates of pay:
- GL-WOW 9 $28.22 to $30.68
- GL-WOW 10 $29.34 to $31.88 plus 15% supervisory differential

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Asset qualifications MAY be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the asset EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE qualification(s) listed above, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

The top-down method may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.