Top Benefits
About the role
Mission
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.
Competition Info
Competition Close Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Calendar: 12 month
Salary: $31.15 per hour
Weekly hours: 40
Additional Information
Note: This is a temporary position with an approximate end date of June 2025
Position Description
purpose and accountability
The purpose of this position is to install and repair architectural hardware at work sites within the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). This position is accountable for ensuring that safe working procedures exist and are followed and adhered to at all times.
major responsibilities
- Utilizes hand and power tools to carry out installation, replacement, rebuilding, rearrangement, repair or adjustment of locking devices, safes, and or electro- mechanical parts.
- Makes keys by: duplication, impression, codes or other means involving specialized knowledge of locking devices.
- Circumvents locking devices by means other than the use of a key or combination.
- Creates, installs and maintains multi-level master key systems.
- Maintains detailed key records at both school sites and within the locksmith department office.
- Performs the installation and maintenance of electronic access system hardware.
- Creates and maintains a working level of inventory of material for their service vehicle.
- Adheres to all CBE policies, regulations and procedures relating to the locksmith trade.
- Sharpens and or repairs paper cutters, scissors, chisels, etc.
- Conducts self in an appropriate manner while carrying out his/her duties in a student environment and while working with other CBE staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Meets the requirements to enrol with the Alberta Locksmith Apprenticeship Program combined with a minimum of three years related experience
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers License
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to be customer focused
- Dependability and reliability
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Working knowledge of National and Alberta Building and Fire codes relating to the locksmith trade.
Note:
- This position may be required to work outside in various weather conditions and temperatures and involves repeated physical movement and exertion.
- Must become certified in TDG and WHMIS.
- Must provide a current driver’s abstract.
- Must qualify for a Government of Alberta Automobile Master Key License (Sec. 353 of the Criminal Code of Canada)
- Must successfully obtain Alberta Journeyman’s Locksmith Certificate within a reasonable time frame.
Conditions of Employment
Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.
Be Part of Our Success
A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.
About Calgary Board of Education
Our vision:
The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice.
We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world.
Our values:
Students come first.
We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work.
Learning is our central purpose.
We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone's work at the Calgary Board of Education.
Public education serves the common good.
Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public's participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students' learning needs.
Top Benefits
About the role
Mission
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.
Competition Info
Competition Close Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Calendar: 12 month
Salary: $31.15 per hour
Weekly hours: 40
Additional Information
Note: This is a temporary position with an approximate end date of June 2025
Position Description
purpose and accountability
The purpose of this position is to install and repair architectural hardware at work sites within the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). This position is accountable for ensuring that safe working procedures exist and are followed and adhered to at all times.
major responsibilities
- Utilizes hand and power tools to carry out installation, replacement, rebuilding, rearrangement, repair or adjustment of locking devices, safes, and or electro- mechanical parts.
- Makes keys by: duplication, impression, codes or other means involving specialized knowledge of locking devices.
- Circumvents locking devices by means other than the use of a key or combination.
- Creates, installs and maintains multi-level master key systems.
- Maintains detailed key records at both school sites and within the locksmith department office.
- Performs the installation and maintenance of electronic access system hardware.
- Creates and maintains a working level of inventory of material for their service vehicle.
- Adheres to all CBE policies, regulations and procedures relating to the locksmith trade.
- Sharpens and or repairs paper cutters, scissors, chisels, etc.
- Conducts self in an appropriate manner while carrying out his/her duties in a student environment and while working with other CBE staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Meets the requirements to enrol with the Alberta Locksmith Apprenticeship Program combined with a minimum of three years related experience
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers License
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to be customer focused
- Dependability and reliability
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Working knowledge of National and Alberta Building and Fire codes relating to the locksmith trade.
Note:
- This position may be required to work outside in various weather conditions and temperatures and involves repeated physical movement and exertion.
- Must become certified in TDG and WHMIS.
- Must provide a current driver’s abstract.
- Must qualify for a Government of Alberta Automobile Master Key License (Sec. 353 of the Criminal Code of Canada)
- Must successfully obtain Alberta Journeyman’s Locksmith Certificate within a reasonable time frame.
Conditions of Employment
Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.
Be Part of Our Success
A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.
About Calgary Board of Education
Our vision:
The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice.
We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world.
Our values:
Students come first.
We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work.
Learning is our central purpose.
We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone's work at the Calgary Board of Education.
Public education serves the common good.
Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public's participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students' learning needs.