Carpenters on construction

Hourly Rate: $39.07

Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western’s campus community.

The Carpenter will perform skilled carpentry work associated with maintenance, construction, repair, and alteration of millwork, masonry, carpentry systems, and other related processes.

Ontario High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of Ontario College program (or equivalent) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario - General Carpenter (403A) Program (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
Certified and Registered as General Carpenter (403A) by Skilled Trades Ontario (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
At least 3 years of construction and/or maintenance experience working as a licensed Carpenter in a large commercial, industrial, or institutional setting

Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the carpentry trade
In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with the carpentry trade
Basic understanding of other positions within Facilities Management with which you interact
Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including to lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision
Ability to interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
Ability to establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers
Ability to organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site

however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to qualified CUPE 2361 applicants.

Western Values Diversity
Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone View phone number on knighthunter.com.

Interested applicants are asked to visit: for further information and to apply online referencing job #43065 by 11:59PM on May 17, 2026.
This position is fully in-person, on-site.