Trades Helper-FT- Goose Bay

Job summary

Assist tradespeople and complete small maintenance tasks, including minor electrical work, building checks, painting, and meter readings. Escort subcontractors and visitors, order materials, maintain timekeeping records, and complete assigned reports accurately.

Job details

Position Description & Qualifications Position Description & Qualifications Are you a self-starter always thinking of better ways to do things? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team focused on providing top-quality services to customers? If yes, please keep reading! As a member of Serco’s dynamic team, your expertise and collaborative skills will make a positive impact towards our military defense and safety of our soldiers. As the Royal Canadian Air Forces’ prime service provider at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Labrador, our team delivers comprehensive air operations, emergency services, logistics and engineering expertise to the Department of National Defence. We work on behalf of DND’s “no fail” mission at Goose Bay: supporting NORAD operations for the projection of air power on the north and northeast coasts of Canada, while supporting military training for the Canadian Armed Forces, Allies and NORAD. 5 Wing Goose Bay provides effective training facilities, adaptable infrastructures, and a unique, austere, and challenging training location. Currently, Serco Canada has over 1,200 employees across four provinces, including a strong and growing Indigenous workforce. You will be part of a team that works closely with the military customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality and efficient services to DND. The Serco team has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 4 years in a row and received the prestigious Atlantic Canadian Aerospace and Defence Association. Industry Excellence Recognition Award for Gender and Diversity Excellence. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Assist tradespeople as required. Carry out small jobs without journeyperson supervision as required. Minor electrical tasks – such as change light bulbs/fixtures. Check buildings for freeze ups, leaks and other issues as required. Assist with painting when needed including line painting. Complete meter readings when reqired. Provide escort to subcontractors and visitors as required. Order materials if required. Complete time keeping tasks according to policies. May be required to work in remote areas. Ensure all assigned deliverables and other reports are completed accurately and on a time. Visibly demonstrate Serco Values and work practices while completing duties. Other related duties relevant to this position as may be required. Minimum two years’ experience in carpentry and/or mechanical background. Completion of a carpentry or a mechanical course would be an asset. Possession of a valid NL Class 5 driver’s license is required. Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a Ramp Defensive Driving Course (DND/RDDC) certification to operate vehicles on the airfield may be required. Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Level II security clearance. Current confined space, fall protection, aerial lift, and powerline hazards training/certificates would an asset. Ability to obtain a drug and alcohol test. Ability to obtain a driver abstract. Hourly rate: $30.60 Hours per week: 37.5 Company Overview Serco Canada Inc. strives to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves the Canadian Federal and Provincial governments and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple provinces, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us. Serco complies with all applicable federal, provincial, and local leave laws This is a Canada-based role and this position is for an existing vacancy, unless stated otherwise in the job description. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.

What you’ll do

Assist tradespeople and complete small maintenance tasks, including minor electrical work, building checks, painting, and meter readings. Escort subcontractors and visitors, order materials, maintain timekeeping records, and complete assigned reports accurately.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of carpentry and/or mechanical experience and a valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 driver's license. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Level II security clearance and may need airfield driving certification; relevant trade coursework and safety training are assets.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Benefits Promoting Well-Being and Work-Life Balance

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• professionally · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Carpentry
• Mechanical Skills
• Assisting Tradespeople
• Minor Electrical Work
• Building Inspections
• Painting
• Meter Readings
• Subcontractor and Visitor Escorting
• Material Ordering
• Timekeeping
• Report Completion
• Defensive Driving
• Confined Space Safety
• Fall Protection
• Aerial Lift Safety
• Powerline Hazard Awareness

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

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