Journeyperson Carpenter

Job summary

Perform carpentry work to help keep municipally owned or operated facilities in good repair. Support the operation of facilities such as arenas, community centers, parks, playgrounds, and sports fields, with duties varying according to seasonal needs.

Job details

Competition Number 26-049 Salary $40.49/Hour Job Type Permanent Full Time Closing Date October 29, 2026 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Position Overview Please note: This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The City of Saint John is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, team orientated and motivated Journeyperson Carpenter to join our Asset & Energy Management team. The Journeyperson Carpenter assists to ensure municipally owned and/or operated facilities remain in a good state of repair through the performance of carpentry work. The Journeyperson Carpenter works within a multi-facetted department responsible for the operation of municipal facilities including arenas, community centers, parks, playgrounds, and sports fields, providing assistance to special events, and a variety of recreational facilities. The duties and responsibilities of this position vary throughout the year as the need and demand for services change with the seasons. Essential Qualifications Applicants must possess a Journeyman Carpenters License, the aptitude to learn and to adapt to new workplace technologies, and the ability to develop in the municipal public service is essential. A security clearance is required. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (employment opportunities)

What you’ll do

Perform carpentry work to help keep municipally owned or operated facilities in good repair. Support the operation of facilities such as arenas, community centers, parks, playgrounds, and sports fields, with duties varying according to seasonal needs.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Journeyman Carpenters License and be able to learn and adapt to new workplace technologies. The role also requires the ability to develop within municipal public service and a security clearance.

Listed skills

• adaptability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Carpentry
• Facility Maintenance
• Adaptability
• Learning New Workplace Technologies
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Sports & Recreation

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