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The Lead Carpenter will report to the Operations and Maintenance Manager and is responsible for directing and coordinating crews and staff to repair the interior and exterior finishes, structures, and components of properties owned by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN).
This position entails overseeing other staff, apprentices, training, production, and safety at various construction or maintenance sites, where projects may be at different stages of development. Regular structural inspections of homes and community buildings and reporting will also be part of the role.
Additionally, the incumbent will provide recommendations and solutions to improve maintenance systems in KDFN rental properties. They will also be responsible for assigned Carpentry work orders and after-hours on-call jobs when necessary. Duties include installing, repairing, and maintaining components of KDFN residential homes. The Operations & Maintenance Manager will assign the scope of work through work orders. Subject to funding availability, the incumbent will also develop and implement a Carpentry apprenticeship program designed to enhance apprentices' skills and meet their educational needs.

Required Qualifications (what we screen/look for on your resume):  An equivalent combination of post-secondary education, combined with significant current/lived experience in the areas identified below, will equally be considered.

• Licensed Red Seal Carpenter status is mandatory with significant progressive home, building construction or maintenance experience;
• Recent successful supervisory experience; experience mentoring and developing students in the trade is an asset.
• Considerable experience managing small projects including completing routine building maintenance and carpentry projects is required;
• Working knowledge and experience using computers, tablets including spread sheets and databases is an asset;
• Experience working successfully with minimal supervision, with the ability to complete tasks and assigned duties within the allotted time frame required.
• Knowledge of Federal, Territorial and KDFN Occupational Health and Safety regulation, policies and procedures, Federal and territorial building standards and guidelines is required.

Knowledge and skills (what we may assess/interview on): 

• Demonstrated time and project management skills, with the ability to manage projects from initiation through completion within established timelines and budgets
• Proven supervisory and leadership capabilities, including performance management of staff and effective collaboration with contractors
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in order to meet deadlines
• Strong leadership, motivational, and mentoring skills, with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to follow direction and operate with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion, with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

 Knowledge of Yukon First Nations history within formalized education systems, residential schools and on-going intergenerational effects specific to education and social programming is an asset. Familiarity with Kwanlin Dün First Nation history, culture, goals and aspirations is required for success in the role.

Conditions of Employment: 

Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle; Satisfactory pre-employment criminal records check with vulnerable sector search and Standard First Aid & CPR an asset

Completion of industry related courses required for OHS/COR compliance including but not limited to leadership for safety excellence, hazard assessment, First Aid & CPR, Bobcat operator certification, Industrial Workplace Safety training / construction site safety training WHMIS; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG); Hazard Assessment certification or equivalent; Lock Out/Tag Out; Fall Protection End User; Aerial Platform / Scissor Lift; Confined space entrant and stand by person training