Construction Worker

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

22d • 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. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and experience may be considered.
• 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, an asset.

Responsibilities

• carrying out construction, repairs, renovations and upgrades to TH infrastructure and heritage sites in all areas related to the carpentry trade
• 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
• managing of inventories and supplies lists
• assist in the supervision of other carpenters and maintenance employees
• participate in the development and advancement of TH apprentice carpenters
• direct supervision of jeje-in on site when the Construction Supervisor is not available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees