Carpenter

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3,000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

We invite applications for the position of : Carpenter Under the supervision of the Director of Operations or designate, the successful applicant will provide carpentry services including installation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures, construction, and / or cut and patch of existing structures.

This position may be required to start work at various locations. Successful applicants will have : completed Grade 12; Interprovincial or B.

• C. Trades Qualification in Carpentry; demonstrated training and work experience in current B.C. construction / maintenance safety requirements and WCB Regulation relating to the trade and industry;
• valid BC Class 5 driver's license. Applicants will be expected to : have knowledge of current construction safety practices;
• be able to read and interpret plans and specifications related to Carpentry; possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner, including climbing ladders and working at heights;
• be self-motivated and work alone with minimum supervision and within a team environment; maintain good interpersonal skills and have good verbal and written communication skills;

have current working knowledge of Outlook, Work Order system and Microsoft Office; complete the required District's Health & Safety training.

The following experience and training are considered an asset : two (2) years' experience as a certified Carpenter in maintenance / construction practices and procedures in a commercial environment;

Fall Protection Certificate / training; Scaffold Erection Certificate / training; First Aid Level 1 Certificate. This is full time continuing position starting as soon as possible, working 40 hours per week at a wage rate of $37.

64 per hour, plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short term and long term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Effective July 1, 2024 the hourly rate will be increased to $38.65. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.

makeafuture.ca with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications by 4pm Monday June 17, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.