This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .
Location - This role is in person at North Campus Edmonton, South Campus Edmonton, and Campus Saint-Jean Edmonton.
Working for the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
Working for the Department of Trades, Infrastructure & Maintenance
The Trades, Infrastructure & Maintenance team includes staff who are responsible for the careful practice of construction, repairs, and scheduled maintenance of campus facilities. Trades staff are an essential contributor to the safe and efficient functioning of the university.
Position
Reporting to the Construction Superintendent, and leads the journeyman carpenter is an inaugural part of the whole trades team. A carpenter employed at the University of Alberta provides carpentry, cabinetmaking and related construction services to various faculties, departments & facilities, while maintaining a professional standard of quality. This work may involve new construction, renovations or maintenance of existing facilities & equipment. A carpenter working at the University of Alberta, is responsible not only for his own safety, but also for the safety of other trades people, staff, students, and the general public. Carpenters must be constantly aware of the effect their work may have on others and the dangers & risks involved.
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to as follows:
- Demolition of interior and exterior components of building envelope and room finishes.
- Installation of mill-work and other interior finishes.
- Knowledge and practice in framing with steel studs and drywall.
- The ability to layout and install different styles of ceiling finishes including suspended ceilings.
- Build and install concrete forms.
Minimum Qualifications
- The minimum education required for a new person to fulfill the requirements of the job is Grade 12 High School and a Journeyman Trade Certificate in carpentry or cabinetmaking.
- A Class 5 Drivers License is an asset.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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