Carpenter
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate offer value driven by competitive pay, essential public service role, and opportunity for long-term career stability.
- Full-time position with potential health sector benefits
- Good hourly wage (~$38.31/hour)
- Stable work environment and professional development opportunities
- Physical job may be challenging for some candidates
Pros
- Full-time position with a stable employer in health care
- Competitive hourly wage with benefits
- Possibility to develop technical skills in carpentry
Cons
- Physical nature of the job may not suit everyone
- Limited scope for rapid advancement
- Potential scheduling changes based on operational needs
Who it's for
Mid-level / Skilled • Full-time, potentially shift-based
Good fit
- Qualified carpenters with a health care interest
- Individuals favoring stable employment in maintenance
- Craft-oriented professionals keen on varied tasks
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without certification
- Those preferring non-physical or office roles
- Individuals uncomfortable in health care settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Come work as a Carpenter with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Carpenter to join the Plant Maintenance team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
As a Carpenter with VCH you will:
- Perform skilled carpentry work in accordance with applicable building codes and by-laws in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of building structural elements, fixtures, and furniture using power tools such as table saws, mitre saws, routers, jointers, and sanders and hand tools such as hammers, screw drivers, squares, chisels, hand saws, clamps and planes.
Education & Experience
- Grade 10 plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Carpenter recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
