City : Toronto

Category : Trades

Industry : Government

Employer : City of Toronto

Job ID: 60078
Job Category: Trades
Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Client Buildings
Work Location: Ellesmere Yard, 1050 Ellesmere Rd, Toronto, M1P 2X3
Job Type & Duration: Temporary, Full-time
Hourly Rate: $41.03
Hours & Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 40 hours per week
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 3-Dec-2025 to 17-Dec-2025

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs skilled tasks in carpentry work.
• Performs general carpentry work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, wooden fixtures, furniture, concrete forms, scows, tugs, truck bodies, wagons, patterns, bridges, etc.
• Performs skilled bench work in a carpenter shop, operating power saws, planers, drills, and other standard carpenters’ tools and power-driven wood-working equipment.
• Constructs and installs wooden forms and scaffolding.  Lays shingles and hardwood trim.
• Repairs or replaces various items and equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of tools/equipment and is responsible for their maintenance.
• Interprets blueprints, when required.
• Performs a variety of skilled work not requiring the service of other licensed trades.
• May be required to provide work direction and training to other staff.
• May be required to travel to various work locations. Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

1.     Must possess and be able to maintain a current Certificate of Qualification as a Carpenter in accordance    with the regulations enforced in the Province of Ontario.
2.     Considerable experience and knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials and tools of the      carpentry trade.
3.     Ability to read and interpret sketches (maps/ blueprints).
4.     Experience in the use and operation of tools and power machines used in the trade.
5.     Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
6.     Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License and must   qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.
7.     Must be physically capable of performing required duties.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.