CARPENTER - PHSA

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About our Client

We are assisting the Provincial Health Services Authority with several important roles throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regions. PHSA has a unique role in BC's health authority system: to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality specialized healthcare services. PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and healthcare professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice closer to where people live and to effectively promote health, manage chronic conditions, and reduce the burden of illness. From conducting ground-breaking research to training tomorrow's professionals to setting province-wide standards to providing top-notch, compassionate patient care, our leaders, health professionals, and staff consistently seek system-wide improvements with an emphasis on prevention, health promotion, and protection.

POSITION: CARPENTER - PHSA

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

STARTING WAGE: $38.31/hr

WORKING HOURS: 7 am to 3 pm

START DATE: ASAP

LOCATION: BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centre - 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Responsibilities

• Reviewing work requests, communicating with user departments, and evaluating designs, drawings, and specifications to understand project needs
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools
• Conducting operational and safety risk assessments for work projects
• Arranging work schedules with user departments and assembling supplies, tools, and equipment
• Designing, constructing, and maintaining woodwork, doors, and hardware
• Installing and repairing structural elements such as T-bar ceiling grids, wall guards, handrails, and wall components that adhere to the relevant Building Codes and By-Laws
• Completing relevant reports and records, such as daily work summary sheets
• Performing other general maintenance and repair duties related to building exteriors and equipment
• Handling a variety of areas such as concrete formwork, fencing, barricades, playground equipment, or cladding
• Assigning work tasks to designated staff and providing related training and orientation

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School education
• A minimum of 2 years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A Certificate of Journeyman Carpenter Trades Qualification authorized by the Province of British Columbia
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and installation specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact and work with others effectively
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Capacity to use relevant machines and equipment

How to Apply

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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