Carpenter
- Fredericton, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3+ years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Carpentry Trade with a concentration on maintenance.
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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The Opportunity
Fredericton, NB
In-person
Skilled Trades and Labour
Experienced
Full-time
$32.58 / hour
Competition Number: 063-26.27
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Aid
Closing Date: October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Capital Planning & Operations
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.
What We Offer
Full-Time | 1 year term | Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions: The nature of the work will vary depending on the task and may be in or out of doors under varying conditions. The work may involve work at heights or in tunnels.
Salary Range: $32.58 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Carpenter Shop Foreperson, the Carpenter provides skilled maintenance and construction work in the carpentry trade at the Journeyperson Level.
The Opportunity
Fredericton, NB
In-person
Skilled Trades and Labour
Experienced
Full-time
$32.58 / hour
Competition Number: 063-26.27
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Aid
Closing Date: October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Capital Planning & Operations
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.
What We Offer
Full-Time | 1 year term | Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions: The nature of the work will vary depending on the task and may be in or out of doors under varying conditions. The work may involve work at heights or in tunnels.
Salary Range: $32.58 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Carpenter Shop Foreperson, the Carpenter provides skilled maintenance and construction work in the carpentry trade at the Journeyperson Level.
- Work as a carpenter alone or as a member of a crew employed in maintenance or construction.
- Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job.
- Allocate and supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers.
- Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
- Apply appropriate safety precautions.
- Ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
- Ensure the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Formal basic education as required by the N.B. Department of Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Carpentry Trade.
- Must possess a valid current license to practice the Carpentry Trade.
- 3+ years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Carpentry Trade with a concentration on maintenance.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches and diagrams.
- Ability to work with other tradespeople and versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.
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Responsibilities
Perform skilled journeyperson-level carpentry maintenance and construction, independently or as part of a crew, and estimate the labour and materials needed for jobs. Allocate and supervise helper or labourer work, follow safety precautions, care for tools and equipment, and perform related duties as required.
Requirements
Applicants must meet New Brunswick journeyperson education standards for carpentry and hold a current license to practice the trade. The role requires at least three years of diversified journeyperson-level carpentry experience, concentrated in maintenance, familiarity with the National Building Code and New Brunswick Health and Safety Act, and the ability to interpret drawings and work with other tradespeople.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Job Estimating
- Labour and Materials Planning
- Work Allocation and Supervision
- Safety Precautions
- Tool and Equipment Care
- Reading and Interpreting Drawings
- Working from Sketches and Diagrams
- Collaboration with Tradespeople
- Tool Handling
- National Building Code
- New Brunswick Health and Safety Act
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Aid
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Carpentry Trade
- Journeyperson
- Carpentry License
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Job Estimates
- Labour Planning
- Materials Planning
- Trades Helpers
- Labourers
- Safety Precautions
- Tools and Equipment
- National Building Code
- New Brunswick Health and Safety Act
- Drawings
- Sketches
- Diagrams
- Skilled Trades
- Higher Education
- Campus Operations