Carpenter - Facilities Management

Posting Period

Open:     April 19, 2023

Closes:   May 19, 2023

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Description

Carpenter

Reporting to the Coordinator of Engineering Services, the Carpenter is accountable for the structural and architectural buildings systems, including millwork, hardware, glazing, floor surfaces, steel and wood framing, interior and exterior finishes, installs doors, windows, builds stairs, lay flooring, erects scaffolding, installs suspended ceilings, constructs concrete, and builds framework. Duties will include providing estimates of labour and materials content for minor projects and renovation.  The incumbent will work collaboratively with other trade groups and disciplines in completing work requests.

Rate of Pay:                 $29.78/hour - $30.34/hour

Hours of Work:            37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current Provincial Certificate of Qualification as a Carpenter
• Minimum of five (5) years recent, related experience as a licensed Carpenter, preferably within and institutional environment
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff
•  Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with coordinators, contractors and agency representatives to achieve departmental objectives
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment as well as independently with minimal direct supervision
• Self-starter, conscientious, motivated with a willingness to learn, and take on additional responsibilities
• Customer focused with service-oriented attitude
• Demonstrated record of excellent work performance and technical competence
• Valid Ontario driver’s license preferred
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunizations Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella(Chicken Pox).  In addition candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.

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