Carpenter

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The team 
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Facilities Management and Development (FMD) department involves care of the physical environment of the campus and strategic planning for existing and future spaces, including the impacts of those spaces. FMD is responsible for functions including Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Services, Maintenance and Operations, Planning and Development, Project Management Office, Real Estate, and Sustainability.

The Opportunity

Are you a Carpenter looking to build a rewarding and stable career with a reputable educational institution as TMU? Are you #MadeOfGrit?

The Carpenter undertakes rough carpentry and interior-finish quality carpentry involving shop work and on-site work, including repairs, maintenance and fabrication of classroom, office and lab furniture; minor alterations and construction requiring carpentry skills.  They complete implementation of carpentry service requests from campus clients.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Constructs and repairs structural items such as building framework, partitions, stairs, floors, doors, windows, trim and suspended ceilings.
• Works from drawings, sketches, oral or written instructions.
• Fabricates furniture, cabinets, counters, shelving, etc …
• Installs door, window and cabinet hardware, chalkboards, tackboards, shelving, etc.
• Repairs furniture, counters, cabinets.
• Cuts, sands, planes, drills holes, fabricates mouldings and trim using hand tools and woodworking machines such as table saws, circular saws, jointers, sanders, planners, and shapers.
• Completes bills of materials, estimates and other documentation as required.
• Ensures good client relationship with prompt responses.
• Cooperates with other trades to ensure that assignments are completed in the most efficient manner.
• Has a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and follows safe work practices while undertaking his/her duties.
• Keeps up to date with changing technology and techniques that are relevant to the trade.
• Please refer to the job description for all responsibilities (Available upon request).

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, preferably in a technical program.
• Successful completion of a current Certificate of Qualification in the Carpentry trade; proof of completion of Carpenter’s apprenticeship program.
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in the carpentry trade (ie: Industrial Woodowrker and/or Cabinetmaker).
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural drawings and specifications and preparing and interpreting sketches for fabrication.
• Demonstrated experience using standard workshop tools (both hand and electric).
• Working knowledge of WHMIS and OH&S Act. 

Additional Information

Notes:

• Candidates may be asked to demonstrate qualifications through occupational testing and an interview conducted by a panel of at least three (3) management representatives.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability & a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• A review of the employee's official personnel file, job performance and reference checks may be conducted. 
• Qualified CUPE 233 employees will be considered before members of other employee groups
• Must be flexible to work shifts, overtime as needed
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
•  We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process.   If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to: hr@torontomu.ca.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.