It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3,000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

We invite applications for the position of:

Carpenter Under the supervision of the Director of Operations or designate, the successful applicant will provide carpentry services including installation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures, construction, and/or cut and patch of existing structures. This position may be required to start work at various locations.Successful applicants will have: completed Grade 12;

Interprovincial or B.C. Trades Qualification in Carpentry;

demonstrated training and work experience in current B.C. construction/maintenance safety requirements and WCB Regulation relating to the trade and industry;

valid BC Class 5 driver's license. Applicants will be expected to: have knowledge of current construction safety practices;

be able to read and interpret plans and specifications related to Carpentry;

possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner, including climbing ladders and working at heights;

be self-motivated and work alone with minimum supervision and within a team environment;

maintain good interpersonal skills and have good verbal and written communication skills;

have current working knowledge of Outlook, Work Order system and Microsoft Office;

complete the required District's Health & Safety training. The following experience and training are considered an asset: two (2) years' experience as a certified Carpenter in maintenance/construction practices and procedures in a commercial environment;

Fall Protection Certificate/training;

Scaffold Erection Certificate/training;

First Aid Level 1 Certificate.

This is full time continuing position starting as soon as possible, working 40 hours per week at a wage rate of $37.64 per hour, plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short term and long term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan. Effective July 1, 2024 the hourly rate will be increased to $38.65.Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.makeafuture.ca with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications by 4pm Monday June 17, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.