Carpenter I

CARPENTER I (Contract Term Temporary, Full-Time) (Internal) Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and sports, recreation, and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities, and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive, and livable community. The West Vancouver Parks Department is accepting applications for a Contract Term Temporary, Full-Time Carpenter I position. The Carpenter will assist skilled carpenters in fundamental trade practices as it relates to woodworking, cabinet making and assist in tasks that require understanding of sketches, layouts and blue prints.

Other responsibilities will include construction, renovation, repair and maintenance of Parks infrastructure, furniture, playground equipment, bridges, boardwalks and stairs and trail construction across West Vancouver. This position requires application of fundamental trade practices as it relates to general carpentry and Park construction work.

The Carpenter will be allowed some independence of judgement on familiar aspects of the work and must be prepared to perform work of a manual nature in all types of weather. The preferred applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction, carpentry and trail construction and maintenance;
• Considerable knowledge of hazards and proper safety precautions of the carpentry trade;
• The ability to plan and construct a variety of wooden structures, including but not limited to trail bridges, stairs, boardwalks, railings, sign kiosks, fencing, concrete formwork;
• The ability to read and work from construction drawings;
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools, power tools and related equipment essential to carpentry;
• The ability to assign and supervise the work of a small team of carpentry staff; and,
• The ability to keep simple records of daily work. The successful candidate will have High School Diploma and has completed a recognized apprenticeship in Carpentry, plus considerable work experience; a Red Seal Certificate in Carpentry and a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driving record, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at [email protected]. Applications without a Driving Record submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials. This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on West. Net. Position Status: WVMEA (Union) – Contract Term Temporary Full-Time Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary) Rate of Pay: $37.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 3140-26-WVMEA-TEMP-61