Highways and Public Works – who we areEmployees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems.
Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners.
At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe.
Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.This opportunity…We are looking for a carpenter to perform a wide variety of carpentry and related maintenance functions in accordance with established standards so that Yukongovernment facilities remain operational and safe.
You will be required to maintain all required work records in order that appropriate costs per job may be calculated.
You will perform a variety of work in order to maintain Yukongovernment facilities both within Whitehorse and outside the Whitehorse area.
Periodic preventative maintenance inspections are required.
You will maintain a personal inventory of tools and miscellaneous materials and supplies.If you are interested in this opportunity, please review this information:
Apply on a job | Government of YukonEssential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications.
Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.Red Seal journeyperson carpenter’s certificate (to be provided upon request); Experience in the carpentry trade repairing, renovating and maintaining buildings; Experience with safety practices and procedures in a workplace setting.If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityCandidates should have and may be assessed on:
Experience performing preventative maintenance inspections; Strong client service skills; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team setting; Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Experience using Microsoft computer applications (i.E., Word, Outlook).Conditions of EmploymentObtain and maintain valid RCMP vulnerable sector check clearance; maintain a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence; Red Seal journeyperson carpenter’s certificateJob RequirementsTravel throughout the territory, occasional exposure to dusty conditions and unpleasant fumes; lifting up to 22 kilograms; use of personal protective equipment.Additional InformationLearn about a career with YukonGovernment Find a career in the Yukon | Recruitment Marketing (yukoncareerpaths.Ca)Find out what we offer our employeesSee why Yukongovernment has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014Questions?For more information about this position, please refer to attached job description or contact Sandy Koep, Carpentry/Painting Foreperson, at sandy.koep@yukon.caFor information about applying on a Highways & Public Works competition, contact Jennifer Collon, HR Consultant, at jennifer.collon@yukon.caEligibility List12 monthsPost Date29 May 2023Close Date9 June 2023 YukonGovernment
