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Carpenter

@ School District #36 (Surrey)

Surrey, British Columbia

$40.65/hrFull-time
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Overview

School District #36 (Surrey) is hiring a full-time Carpenter for afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week starting at 3pm. The role handles renovations, repairs and new installations across more than 140 school district sites and offices, working in a small team and independently. The position is unionized at $40.65 per hour with pension, health, vacation and sick benefits.

Pay:

$40.65 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Renovations, repairs and new installations at over 140 sites
  • Work in a small team and independently
  • Work alongside in-house trades
  • Report to the Manager of Structural Maintenance

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Carpentry and/or Joinery trade qualification
  • Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence
  • Sufficient physical strength and health
  • Locksmith experience or desire to learn is an asset
  • Institutional facilities experience is a bonus

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentConstruction trades
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleevening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsRed Seal
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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School District #36 (Surrey)

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Job description

Afternoon Shift

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed. We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Surrey School District has an exciting opportunity in our Carpentry department! Reporting to the Manager of Structural Maintenance within the Facilities Division, the Carpentry position is responsible for a variety of projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices. The successful applicant must be prepared to work effectively in a small team, as well as independently, along side all in-house trades to complete top quality work at various District facilities. Experience and training in institutional facilities is a bonus!

Surrey Schools prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. This Carpenter position works 37.5 hours per week on afternoon shifts beginning at 3pm, Monday to Friday only. The successful applicant will have access to top-quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

Applicants must have:

  • A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.
  • Interprovincial trades qualification (TQ) in Carpentry and/or Joinery with a Red Seal endorsement.
  • Experience working as a lock smith or desire to learn is an asset.
  • Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties of the position are required.

This is a unionized position that offer an hourly wage rate of $40.65 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. This competition will remain open until filled.

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