Construction Assistant

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government • Dawson City, YT

124d • CA$2,807 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Construction Supervisor, this position is responsible for carrying out construction, repairs, renovations and upgrades to TH infrastructure and heritage sites in all areas related to the carpentry trade. The incumbent will assist in all related functions necessary to ensure the safety, security, and functionality of capital construction projects and team, adherence to national and Yukon building codes, preventative maintenance, risk assessments and the managing of inventories and supplies lists. The position will assist in the supervision of other carpenters and maintenance employees, and participate in the development and advancement of TH apprentice carpenters. The incumbent is responsible for direct supervision of jeje-in on site when the Construction Supervisor is not available. This position will be expected to work in all weather, temperatures and in confined spaces such as foundations and attics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (GED equivalency) with a minimum of five years of experience in carpentry with finishing work including fine woodwork.
• Experience supervising and monitoring employees on a worksite, including mentoring apprentices.
• Knowledge of construction methods and various trades such as demolition, framing, basic HVAC/ electrical/plumbing, underlayment, drywall hanging, taping, and finishing, painting, tiling, flooring installation, finish carpentry, window, door, and siding installation.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, drawings, sketches and calculating supply requirements as well as executing the requested task.
• Knowledge of northern climates and building methods.
• Knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government structure, social values, and culture.
• Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, video conferencing, and applicable software.
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable sector screening.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Commitment to take / update OH&S training, including First Aid, WHMIS, TDG’s, Fall Restraint, Confined Workspaces, hazard assessments and development of safe operating procedures.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

Nice To Haves

• Apprenticeship endorsement

Responsibilities

• Carrying out construction, repairs, renovations and upgrades to TH infrastructure and heritage sites in all areas related to the carpentry trade.
• Assisting in all related functions necessary to ensure the safety, security, and functionality of capital construction projects and team.
• Adhering to national and Yukon building codes.
• Performing preventative maintenance and risk assessments.
• Managing inventories and supplies lists.
• Assisting in the supervision of other carpenters and maintenance employees.
• Participating in the development and advancement of TH apprentice carpenters.
• Providing direct supervision of on-site work when the Construction Supervisor is not available.
• Working in all weather, temperatures and in confined spaces such as foundations and attics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED