Salary Information

CG24 - $42,442.40 - $46,737.60 per annum

Duties And Responsibilities

The Trades Worker I is responsible for maintenance, repair and troubleshooting work near the apprentice level in the building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades to ensure efficient operation at College of the North Atlantic's Prince Philip Drive campus:

Constructs, repairs, and maintains offices, doors, windows, glass, locks, and office furnishings, including desks, bookcases, and shelving. Applies plaster and paint to a variety of interior and exterior wall surfaces. Lays and replaces flooring materials, including commercial vinyl, laminate, and vinyl baseboards. Carries out minor electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Installs surveillance cameras, associated data cabling, surface-mounted conduit, and junction boxes. Performs masonry work, including the repair, replacement, and installation of brick, concrete block, paving stones, ceramic floor tile, and wall tile. Completes small- to medium-scale renovation and construction projects to support new and evolving College programs and operational requirements. Safely operates a variety of power tools and equipment, including table saws, circular saws, and electric drills. Completes work orders, prepares building supply requests, and delivers materials to designated campus locations. Ensures all maintenance and renovation activities are completed in accordance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements. Operates a forklift on an occasional basis. Conducts annual inspections and preventative maintenance on building components and various pieces of equipment, as required.

Screening Criteria

Completion of High School supplemented by courses in a trade from a post-secondary institution or completion of a registered Trades Apprentice. Experience performing building maintenance, renovations, repairs, or general trades work in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, or related building maintenance functions. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of carpentry , mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades, including accepted trade practices, codes, and related safety issues. Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS). Ability to effectively exchange information. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities. Professionalism. Interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Offer

When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 License. Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

Lifting or moving objects over 50 lbs., is required occasionally for such tasks as carrying gyprock, moving furniture, lifting materials and toolboxes. Required to stand, walk, drive and climb for extended periods of time during work activities to bring materials to sites and to climb ladders to do repairs. Work at heights and will be required to complete fall arrest training and recertification. Requirement to obtain and maintain Forklift Certification. Travel to various campuses within NL to preform duties. This will require overnight stay, at times extending for a full working week duration.

Applicant Information

This position is located at Prince Philip Drive Campus. Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College. The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca .

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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