Closing Date: May 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time | Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• May be in or out of doors under varying conditions.
• May involve work at heights or in tunnels.

Salary Range: $28.22 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Carpenter Shop Foreperson, the Carpenter is skilled in maintenance and construction work in the carpentry trade at the Journeyperson Level.

• Work as a Carpenter alone or as a member of a crew employed on maintenance or construction.
• Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job.
• Allocate and supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers.
• Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
• Apply appropriate safety precautions.
• Ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Care for and preserve assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Formal basic education as required by the N.B. Department of Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Carpentry Trade.
• Must possess a valid current license to practice the Carpentry Trade.
• Three years or more diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Carpentry Trade with concentration on maintenance.

Additional Strengths:

• Able to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to work with other tradespeople, and versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

General Labour and Trades and Allied Services and Audio-Visual Group (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.