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Carpenters, Lead Hands, Supervisors and moreTreasury Board of Canada Secretariat • Ottawa, Ontario
Carpenters, Lead Hands, Supervisors and more

Carpenters, Lead Hands, Supervisors and more

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat • Ottawa, Ontario
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Carpenters, Lead Hands, Supervisors and more

National Defence

Closing date : March 31, 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Reference number

DND25J-183039-000008 Selection process number

2025-DND-EA-IE-544636 Location

Calgary (Alberta), Cold Lake (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Suffield (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Chilliwack (British Columbia), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Shilo (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Alert (Nunavut), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), North Bay (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Bagotville (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Valcartier (Québec), Dundurn (Saskatchewan), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan), Whitehorse (Yukon) Salary

$33.82 to $38.23 per hour - We also offer an attractive compensation plan, which may include relocation assistance, allowances for isolated positions, and / or a premium for supervisory responsibilities. Eligibility varies by position and location. Level

GL-WOW-09, GL-WOW-10 Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information

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About the position

Intent of the process

The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, DND is seeking skilled and dedicated tradespeople to expand our team across Canada to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives.The intent of this process is to build a dynamic pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies across DND’s operational landscape. Successful candidates may be considered for a range of meaningful opportunities that support our evolving mandate and contribute directly to Canada’s defence and security.If you apply to one or more of the following selection processes, your education, experience, and occupational certifications will be reviewed for each position. If you meet the essential qualifications, which include education, experience, and / or certifications, you will only be assessed through an interview and / or reference verification once.

  • 2025-DND-EA-IE-544635
  • 2025-DND-EA-IE-544636
  • 2025-DND-EA-IE-544637
  • 2025-DND-EA-IE-544638
  • 2025-DND-EA-IE-544639
  • 2025-DND-EA-IE-544640Here are some positions we are looking to staff :
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter Shop Supervisor
  • Structural Carpenter Supervisor
  • Carpenter Lead Hand Positions to be filled

33 Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - & Secret Security Clearance

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  • Willing and able to maintain valid occupational licenses and certifications required for the position being staffed.
  • Candidates who qualify based on a valid Technical Qualification Level (QL) 5 (minimum) in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as a carpenter or carpenter-joiner may be required to obtain and maintain a valid provincial or territorial journeyperson certificate of qualification as a carpenter or carpenter-joiner at the time of appointment.Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) - 7021-1 - Conflict of Interest. For more information, see Additional Links section below.Conditions of employment may vary by position, and additional requirements could apply.
  • Operational Requirements

    OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Willing and able to work overtime and an on-call schedule.
  • Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Willing and able to travel.
  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver's license.
  • Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver's license.Operational requirements may differ by position and could become conditions of employment. Additional requirements may also apply.
  • You need (essential for the job)

    Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following ESSENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • Possession of a valid provincial or territorial journeyperson certificate of qualification as a carpenter or carpenter-joiner; OR
  • Possession of a valid certificate accepted by the provincial or territorial governing body as an equivalent as a carpenter or carpenter-joiner; OR
  • Possession of a valid Technical Qualification Level (QL) 5 or Developmental Period (DP) 2 in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in a carpentry-joiner related trade.ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEExperience working as a carpenter or carpenter-joiner in a maintenance or construction environment. Applied / assessed at a later date ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating integrity and respect
  • Working effectively with othersAll information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.
  • Language requirements (essential for the job)

    Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English Essential

    English or French Essential

    French Essential

    Bilingual Imperative BBB / BBB

    Bilingual Imperative CBC / CBC

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    You may need (asset qualifications)

    May be applied / assessed at a later date ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • Possession of a valid Red Seal Designation in carpentry or joinery.
  • Possession of any of the following occupational licenses and / or certifications :
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Operation Certification
  • Fall Arrest Training
  • Lockout Tagout Training
  • Power Tool and Equipment Safety Training
  • Standard First Aid Certification
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training
  • Working at Heights Certification
  • Additional licenses or certifications relevant to the position being staffed.ASSET EXPERIENCES

  • Experience supervising employees as a part of your regular duties.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse trades and professionals.Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.ORGANIZATION NEEDSAs means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.We recognize that some individuals may possess an affected
  • status as a result of recent workforce adjustment exercises. These individuals may be considered ahead of other candidates.
  • Affected status occurs when an indeterminate employee has been informed in writing that his or her services may no longer be required because of a workforce adjustment situation.
  • Our commitment

    We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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    Equity, diversity and inclusion

    The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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    Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups : Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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