Carpenter

Fredericton, NB
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

$33 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Perform skilled journeyperson-level carpentry maintenance and construction, independently or as part of a crew, and estimate the labour and materials needed for jobs. Allocate and supervise helpers or labourers, follow safety precautions, care for tools and equipment, and perform related duties as required.

Job details

Closing Date: October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM Capital Planning & Operations Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community. What We Offer Full-Time | 1 year term | Fredericton | On-Campus Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week Additional Working Conditions: The nature of the work will vary depending on the task and may be in or out of doors under varying conditions. The work may involve work at heights or in tunnels. Salary Range: $32.58 per hour YOUR FOCUS Reporting to the Carpenter Shop Foreperson, the Carpenter provides skilled maintenance and construction work in the carpentry trade at the Journeyperson Level. Work as a carpenter alone or as a member of a crew employed in maintenance or construction. Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job. Allocate and supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers. Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task. Apply appropriate safety precautions. Ensure minimum hazard to self and others. Ensure the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment. Perform other related duties as required. What You Bring Formal basic education as required by the N.B. Department of Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Carpentry Trade. Must possess a valid current license to practice the Carpentry Trade. 3+ years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Carpentry Trade with a concentration on maintenance. Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act. Additional Strengths Ability to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches and diagrams. Ability to work with other tradespeople and versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must meet New Brunswick journeyperson education standards for carpentry and hold a valid current licence to practise the trade. The role requires at least three years of diversified journeyperson-level carpentry experience, particularly in maintenance, and familiarity with the National Building Code and New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.