POSTED: December 20, 2024
CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, December 27, 2025
COMPETITION # SS-2024-81
TRADES ASSISTANT
Facilities Department
Effective immediately
This position is a 1-year term position
37.5 hours per week
Salary starts at $29.47/HR plus 16% in lieu of benefits at Step 1
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
Summary Of Duties
Reporting to the Director of Facilities/ Designate and in collaboration with the IT Manager, the Trades Assistant is responsible for assistance with a range of projects including IT related projects, the delivery and set up of staging and lighting for school functions; a variety of semi-skilled duties; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general district Facilities requirements, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Please note the hours for this position from 11:00-7:00pm.
The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca .
Required Qualifications And Experience
Grade 12 Graduation
Minimum Of 2 Years Related Experience
Ability to read drawings and blueprints
Valid BC Drivers License
Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgement in the resolution of problems
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Good interpersonal and communication (oral) skills
Demonstrated ability in a variety of functions within the construction industry
Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, work independently and as a member of a team
Physical ability to perform the assigned duties (including climbing ladders and scaffolds)
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
Desirable Qualifications And Experience
Ability to work on electrical equipment
Knowledge and experience with technology
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
