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The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

Competition Number: 2024/25-022-700029T
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Position
Department/Region: Avalon Reginal Maintenance
Location: St. John's
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: July 4, 2024
Salary Scale: $56,305 to $62,545 per annum (CG-29 $27.07 to $30.07 per hour), 40-hour work week

Position Details

Context: The Eastern Region maintains and supports approximately 3,500 NL Housing rental properties on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas through offices in St. John's (Avalon) and Marystown. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.

Duties: This position will perform carpentry duties at the Journeyperson level; oversee and direct the work of employees engaged in the Modernization and Improvement project sites; establish daily work priorities for subordinate staff; provide guidance and direct staff regarding methods/procedures and schedules for timely completion of work; monitor daily work activity to identify fluctuations in quantity and volume; be responsible for on-site inventory delivery ensuring reconciliation of requested supplies; monitor daily issue and usage of all tools and equipment; assist the Field Supervisor in implementing all safe work practices and procedures. The successful applicant must be willing and able to supervise and mentor an Apprentice.

Criteria

Screening Criteria:

1. Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the Carpentry Trade
2. Experience in residential carpentry work

Assessment Criteria:

1. Knowledge of National Building Code of Canada
2. Knowledge of materials and methods of the carpentry trade
3. Knowledge of painting and plastering techniques and best practices
4. Knowledge of safe work practices
5. Ability to effectively exchange information
6. Ability to document work completed
7. Ability to work independently
8. Ability to manage time and tasks
9. Client service orientation

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

1. Valid Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry issues by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador or proof of Interprovincial (Red Seal) Journeyperson status
2. Corporate Insurability
3. Valid class 5 driver's license
4. Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Conditions of Acceptance:

1. Acknowledges the requirement for day travel (constant)
2. Acknowledged requirement for overnight travel (periodic)
3. Use of private vehicle with business insurance
4. Willing to accept on-call rotation
5. Willing to mentor apprentice
6. Acknowledges requirement for heavy lifting (greater than 50 lb)

Applicant Information

• This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.
• Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
• Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.