Opportunities

Salary Information

CG-24 - $42,442.40 - $46,737.60 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Trades Worker I is responsible for maintenance, repair and troubleshooting work near the apprentice level in the building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades to ensure efficient operation.
• The position performs plumbing repairs and maintenance on boilers, pumps, and compressors.
• Installs and repairs faucets, toilets and other plumbing fixtures.
• Installs and/or repairs offices, doors, windows, glass, locks, and office furniture such as desks, bookcases, shelving etc.
• Performs minor electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, tubes.
• Assists electricians changing ballasts, switches, light fixtures and in more advanced electrical repairs and maintenance such as pulling wire.
• Assists with power controls and help with wiring devises that require programmable logic controllers (PLC) programming.
• Maintains building in good condition through preventative maintenance work such as painting, plastering.
• Performs masonry related duties such as repairs/replaces or installs brick, concrete blocks, paving stones, ceramic floors and wall tiles; Participates in the repair.
• Troubleshooting of boiler system.
• Operates power tools including table saws, electric drills, voltage meter etc.
• Completes work orders, filling building supply orders and delivering goods to applicable buildings.
• Ensures that all life safety systems such as fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc., are in working order.
• Removes fire hazards and reports safety hazards.
• Performs annual maintenance checks on various pieces of equipment and/or building structure; may be required.

Screening Criteria

• High School supplemented by courses in a trade from a Postsecondary Institution or completion of a registered Trades Apprentice. 
• Equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and electronic or carpentry trade.
• Knowledge of accepted trade practices, codes, and related safety issues.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).
• Effective communications.
• Problem Solving.
• Ability to Manage time and tasks.
• Relationship building.
• Ability to collaborate(teamwork).
• Work independently.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 License.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• Lifting or moving objects over 50 lbs., is required occasionally for such tasks as carrying gyprock, moving furniture, lifting materials and tool boxes.
• Required to stand, walk, drive and climb for extended periods of time during work activities to bring materials to sites and to climb ladders to do repairs.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Prince Philip Drive Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sheila Lane, Selection Board Chair, by email at Sheila.Lane@cna.nl.ca

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!