Carpenter Department of Tourism Heritage and CultureOpen Competition Seasonal Position New River Beach Provincial Park

Who we are

The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is seeking an individual to join New River Beach Provincial Park as a Carpenter. New River Beach is the perfect spot to camp, admire breathtaking coastal islands and kayak the Bay of Fundy. The beaches and coastal trails at New River Beach abound with spectacular evidence of the natural formation of the bay's high tides. Wade in the tidal pools, search for crabs, periwinkles, whelks and starfish but remember to leave them and their habitat as you found them. Enjoy the unsupervised saltwater beach, nature's panorama of offshore islands, fishing boats and wildlife. Gulls, Eider ducks and Cormorants - these large, lustrous-black seabirds nest offshore and along the two circuits of hiking trails.

What you will do

As a member of the New River Beach Provincial Park team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Constructing and maintaining park structures
• Performing renovations and upgrades to park buildings
• Constructing and maintaining decks, bridges, and boardwalks
• Pouring concrete and setting concrete forms
• Operating and maintaining power tools
• Making estimates
• Keeping records
• Performing other related duties as required

Work Environment

• Hours of work: 40 hours per week
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays, shifts and variable hours
• Working indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Light to moderate lifting

Who you are

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have

• Completion of Grade 10 and a minimum of five (5) years experience in the carpentry trade
• Valid class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Nice to have

• A valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certification
• Certification in Chainsaw Safety, Operation & Maintenance
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification

Wage

$23.72 per hour

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail at the following address by March 23, 2025, indicating competition number R18-2024/2025-083. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Human Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• A Criminal Record Check is required prior to appointment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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