General Tradesperson 1 – Carpenter – Surrey | BC Hydro

Source:    BC Hydro
Job Title:   General Tradesperson 1 - Carpenter - Surrey

Job Location:  Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Hourly Rate:  $42.35

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties: 

The duties of the role per the IBEW Collective Agreement are as follows: 

* An employee qualified to perform the duties of a Journeyperson in trades other than the electrical trades defined herein. 

* General Tradespersons shall perform work such as carpentry, painting, brickwork, track bonding, rigging, automotive, lagging, exploratory diamond drilling, etc. and all types of work where skilled Tradespersons are required other than those types of work which are normally performed by Journeyperson electrical workers, but may include special welding to electrical equipment in energized stations provided such work is supervised by a qualified electrical Journeyperson. 

* A General Tradesperson may be assisted by a Driver/Helper. 

* Employees in these categories will be required to perform work of many kinds but the amount of work of any kind available is so limited that it would be impracticable to limit one employee to any one class of work. 

* The definitions of the classifications are accordingly indicative only of the qualifications and duties of the employees concerned. 

* In addition to the above, General Tradesperson may be required to install duct. Where this work is performed in stations an electrical Journeyperson shall be present during installation and they may be called on to take charge of the crew. 

* A General Tradesperson may be assisted by a Driver/Helper.

Qualifications: 

* As per IBEW Collective Agreement. 

* BC Trade qualification or Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement 

* Basic computer skills and use with Microsoft programs and applications 

* Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence 

* It would be preferred that the successful candidates have a high level of proficiency in at least two building trades and a basic understanding of other trades associated with building maintenance 

* Strong commitment to safety, WorkSafeBC requirements and safe working practices 

* Familiarity with Provincial building code, WorkSafeBC and other applicable codes related to building operation and maintenance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.ca

* Note this position is a full time temporary opportunity for approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension. 

* All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a Journeyperson Carpenter with recognized Red Seal Certification will be given preference. 

* BC Hydro Construction Services is a group of unionized tradespersons in line, electrical, civil, mechanical, and specialty trades that build and maintain BC Hydro assets through our project work around BC. 

* Candidates will be performing formwork, layout, cabinetry, duct bank work, green field & brown field construction. 

* Candidates must be physically fit and able to lift continuously. 

* Working environments are based outside in all weather conditions. 

* Candidates will be working with construction projects in BC Hydro Generation, Transmission & Distribution assets. 

* Candidate must hold valid First Aid Level or willing to attain Level 1or 3. 

* Candidate is willing to work outside of the Lower Mainland. 

* Candidate should have forklift certification or willing to get certificate. 

* Candidate should be ticketed/certified in carpentry/CCW trade. 

* Candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience. 

* A condition of this role is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 - In Good Standing. 

* Position involves shift work and work at remote sites 

*Travel will be required. 

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. 

Your application package should include your resume and cover letter, and proof of trades qualification, driver’s license, 

and any other relevant certifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html  by September 5, 2024.

Click here to access the job posting or visit the BC Hydro “Current Opportunities” Careers page to view and apply for jobs. 

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On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. 

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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We are one team. 

We include everyone. 

We act with integrity and respect. 

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com 

Flexible work model role definitions 

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time. 

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home 

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office. 

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week. 

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week