Carpenter

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.
For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of northern building practices;
• Ability to supervise and train apprentices and casual staff;
• Ability to use and work with the metric system;

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

• Certification as a Journeyman Carpenter;
• Three (3) years of experience in repairing and renovating buildings and in finishing
• carpentry;
• Two (2) years of experience in locksmithing (i.e. Re-keying master lock systems,
• cutting keys etc.);
• One (1) year experience in forming concrete.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.

Please refer the Job description for details