Childcare Jobs in Comox, BC

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Installation
• Construction

Tasks

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storage
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Estimate costs and materials
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies

Area of specialization

• Cabinets
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Values and ethics
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities