AVRCE - Tradesperson, Carpenter

Tradesperson: Carpenter  Bridgetown Vacant position effective immediately Rate of pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement ($34.72) Closing date for applications: Midnight, October 14, 2026 Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Reporting to the Property Services Supervisor. Tradesperson Carpenter will report to Bridgetown Shop and will be responsible for maintenance work within the region and may be required to assist in after-hours emergencies. This is a full-time position with 40 hours of regular work per week. AVRCE supplies service vehicles, tools, and OH&S training as required.

Responsibilities:

• Repairing and replacing building components including structural components, stud walls, partitions, windows, doors & hardware, cabinetry, siding, roofing, flooring, ceiling systems.
• Finish work including drywall taping & mudding, painting.
• Completes work in accordance with applicable codes & standards and industry’s best practices.
• Completing takeoffs to procure materials.
• Planning work orders based on urgency and geographical location.
• Semi-annual building inspections and playground inspections to report issues.
• Ensure service vehicles are well stocked with common materials.
• Assists other trades as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Journeyperson Certificate (Red Seal) in carpentry.
• High school diploma.
• Three years’ experience in the trade.
• Demonstrate good written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Broad knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of repairing and replacing building components including structural components, stud walls, partitions, windows, doors & hardware, cabinetry, siding, roofing, flooring, ceiling systems, drywall & painting.
• Experience in related trades is an asset.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check and complete a Child Abuse Registry. Confirmation of your educational qualifications and journeyperson certificate must be included with your application.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca or (902) 538-4600 (ext.7752). All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified candidate from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants will be considered. Please include the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three work-related references.

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