Carpenter

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario with approximately 73,000 students attending 151 schools (125 elementary and 26 secondary) located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville. In addition, over 40,000 students enrol in the board’s Adult and Continuing Education Programs each year. We strive to ensure that each school and board facility is a safe, caring, healthy and inclusive place, where each student has every opportunity to succeed. At Dufferin-Peel, our goal is to provide quality Catholic education, which teaches students necessary life skills and prepares them for post-secondary education, the workplace, and for their role as responsible citizens. Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 8,000 employees, Dufferin-Peel is one of the largest employers in the region. The Board is currently accepting applications for the following position : Carpenter Full-Time, Permanent POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance Services, and upon receipt of an electronic work order, the Carpenter is responsible for, and performs a wide variety of duties related to, including, but not limited to, the repair, maintenance, installation and construction of the interior and exterior of school structures and other Board facilities, school fixtures and equipment, school grounds, and associated items as they apply to the carpentry trade, to ensure that school buildings and Board facilities are in a proper state of repair. Possess a valid General Carpenter trade certificate issued by the Ontario Ministry of Training or an equivalent Canadian inter-provincial license. Valid Full "G" Ontario Driver's License Minimum grade 12 secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years experience in general carpentry, construction or related industry, or minimum three (3) years experience in construction or maintenance of timber framed buildings. Good working knowledge and understanding of general carpentry, building maintenance, construction or related industry trades including rough carpentry, finished carpentry, and cabinet construction, millwork or maintenance of timber-framed buildings Sound knowledge of general construction codes and regulations. This position falls under the CUPE Local 1483 Collective Agreement. We require candidates to have proficiency in both written and verbal English to effectively communicate within our team and other stakeholders. To be considered for this position, please click Apply or you can forward your up-to-date resume, copy of trade certification and proof of education, via email quoting #3676909 – Carpenter in the subject line to : dpcareers@dpcdsb.org ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us if contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to : First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples. Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin. Persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities. We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.