Licensed Carpenter - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

Description

Requisition ID: 12108
Department: Transit Services Department
Service: Transit Bus Operations & Maintenance Service
Branch: Transit Facility Maintenance Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 279
Salary Information: $ $42.833 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades
Application Close: 03/04/2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities.

You perform journeyperson carpentry work relating to the construction, maintenance, and repair of transit buildings, structures, shelters, components and fittings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of General Carpenter apprenticeship program of 7200 hours

Minimum of 2 years of experience following trade certification in general construction techniques and building maintenance, including metal fabrication, structure assembly and glazing.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as General Carpenter 403AMust obtain Forklift Operator Licence within the timeframe determined by the employerMust obtain Mobile Crane Operator 0-8 ton (P training certificate within the timeframe determined by the employerValid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedMust obtain Ontario unrestricted AZ or DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry trade
• Building/structures construction, maintenance and alteration techniques and procedures
• Personal computers, with ability to use corporate office software and the Maintenance Management System
• Safe work practices of the trade.
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
• Read, understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work orders
• Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
• Operate within a computerized Maintenance Management Information System
• Possess skill in using trade tools and equipment with precision
• Able to perform welding or sheet metal fabrications relating to the trade
• Possess analytical skill and be detail oriented
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Able to operate repair vehicles, scissor lift, fork lift, mobile personal lifting devices, cranes, and to use ladders
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints, or incidents of confrontational behaviour may occur
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public, and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance.
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the job duties (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods, carrying materials, working in cramped areas or at considerable heights and working outdoors year round)
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
• Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement and/or as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.