Job Description

Carpenter - Job Description

Title: Carpenter

Reports To: Supervisor, Operations

Carpenter Job Summary

Red River Exhibition Park is seeking a Full-Time Carpenter to join our growing team of high-spirited individuals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with carpentry experience who enjoys an environment where every day brings new and exciting challenges. We are looking for someone who is capable of performing duties such as cutting, shaping, and installation of building materials for both new and existing projects has part of constructing or repairing as we expand our facility.

Please note that this job description might not cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Reporting to Site Supervisor
• Ability to work independently
• Designing, Constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard
• Adding fittings and fixtures, including but not limited to door handles, hinges, locks and closures
• Ability to identify appropriate materials and material quantities for new and existing projects
• Smaller carpentry jobs such as fixing or building displays, fences, fixtures throughout the park.
• Set up and take down of event-related materials i.e.: tents, displays, fences etc.
• Clean and perform preparation of job site materials and equipment.
• Handle and transport job materials to work areas.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Manual tasks such as, snow removal, general site cleanup may be required
• Provide assistance to co-workers.
• Complying with all safety requirements of the job.
• All other labour duties as required and assigned by supervisor.
• Operating Powered Equipment as directed by site Supervisor. (training will be provided if required)

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a construction related environment as a carpenter
• Ability to demonstrate the quality of work performed in the past.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License (required)
• Self-started with the ability to multi-task.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment will be considered an asset.
• General knowledge of Workplace Safety
• Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems Training.
• All certification coursed provided must be passed within 6 months of employment.

Ability:

• Pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including some weekends or evenings during busy event season.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to take and follow instructions.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid Vacation
• Banked Hour Program
• Planned Company Events
• Training and certification Training when required.

Schedule:

• 8–12-hour shift (varies based on event schedule)
• Based on events schedule employees will be scheduled for a variety of evening and weekend shifts

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: Must have a current Driver’s license and access to a vehicle to reliably commute to work as there is no access to a bus route at our location.

Work Location: One location

***Please note - Bus service is not available to our location***

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18-$23 per hour depending on skill level

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB R3K 2E8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• carpentry: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and vehicle to get to work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-22

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