Trades Assistant II - Carpentry
| Competition Number: 126006 | Type: Support Staff |
| Closing Date: OPEN | Category: Casual |
Medicine Hat College’s School of Trades and Technology invites applications for a casual Trades Assistant II to assist the Carpentry Instructors.
A little about the role:
The primary responsibilities for this position are ordering, receiving and preparing materials and consumables for shop projects as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the labs and preparation area. Because the work takes place in a workshop, attention to safety is paramount.
Details:
- Grade XII or equivalent.
- Two years apprenticeship training in a related field OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Journeyperson Certification preferred.
- An additional two years of related work experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, bandsaw, lathe, pipe and overhead crane is an asset.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of shop procedures and safety.
Term of Appointment: September 3, 2025 to June 26, 2026
Hours: 500 hours for the above term; 250 hours each for the fall and winter/spring semesters
Wage Rate: $24.85 per hour (Start Rate); $28.10 per hour (Job Rate)
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126006 with your resume, saved as a single document. Review of resumes will commence August 1, 2025. Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.