Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than December 31, 2026)

Department: Water Services

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Location: Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $45.34 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)

This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Water Services Department is seeking a Tradesperson II-Carpenter-TQ who will be an active and engaged member of our in-house Construction Group. You will be a energetic problem-solver who can navigate unique challenges and provide solutions within a collaborative environment.

You are self-motivated and have sound working knowledge of carpentry practices combined with professionalism, leadership and ability to maintain a safe, respectful team environment for co-workers, supporting staff and supervisors.

This role: (The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive).

- Performs skilled duties as they relate to general carpentry on MV construction projects at MV facilities and/or infrastructure locations.
- Plans and constructs and/or repairs concrete formwork as well as wood frame, concrete or steel structures.
- Plans and performs finish carpentry including the construction of office furniture and cabinetry.
- Trains, directs, assigns, oversees and reviews the work and activities of subordinates including carpenters, helpers and apprentices.
- Assists with the development of safe work procedures related to MV construction projects.




- Develops or assists with the development of construction cost estimates and project schedules.
- Works in compliance with Corporate, Departmental and WorkSafeBC standards and regulations.
- Operates and maintains both manual and power tools utilized by MV carpentry staff.
- Maintains personal protection equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions and according to Corporate, Departmental and WorkSafeBC standards and regulations.
- Performs manual labour duties including but not limited to, shoveling dirt and granular materials, concrete finishing, carrying and placing reinforcing steel, housekeeping and clean-up of work sites and carpentry shop.
- May be required to work within confined spaces in both water and waste water facilities and systems.
- May act in the capacity of the immediate supervisor as required.

To be successful, you have:

- Secondary school graduation or equivalent training and experience. Preference may be given to those who bring municipal experience.
- Supplementary training in Carpentry consistent with the Carpentry Industry Training Model as described in the SkillsTradesBC Carpentry Program Outline or equivalent.
- Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement or equivalent with SkillsTradesBC.




- Considerable knowledge of the British Columbia Building Code and understanding of the requirement of the code as they relate to municipal, residential and industrial construction.
- Thorough knowledge and skill in the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
- Proficiency in the use of hand tools and power tools for both shop and field carpentry work.
- Ability to plan and construct a variety of wooden, steel and concrete structures.
- Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings and sketches.
- Ability to effectively train, direct, assign, oversee and review the work of others.
- Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to apply good judgment in deciding on best work methods to be used.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with both internal and external contacts.
- Ability to use computer applications related to the position and duties, for example MS Office Suite of products and Project.
- Considerable knowledge of MV’s Corporate and Divisional safety policies and procedures and WorkSafeBC regulations and guidelines.
- Provide and maintain a reliable set of hand tools available for use on the worksite.
- Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Ability to work in an outdoor setting for extended periods.
- Ability to work effectively within a team setting.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

📌 Tradesperson II-Carpenter-TQ (Burnaby)
🏢 Metro Vancouver
📍 Burnaby