It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3,000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

We invite applications for the position of :

Floor Covering Installer (0930)

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations or designate, perform inspections of existing floors to determine unsafe conditions, repair / replace floor coverings using a variety of equipment and complete all associated documentation.

This position may be required to start work at various project locations.

Successful applicants will have :

• completed Grade 12;
• B.C or Interprovincial Trade Certificate in the floor covering trade;
• the ability to read plans and specifications for the flooring industry;
• the ability to estimate costs and time required to perform the work and make suggestions for material and equipment improvements;
• the ability to complete and maintain a variety of documentation such as time cards, work orders and inspection reports;
• a demonstrated knowledge of safe use of power tools and equipment required to carry out the duties;
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate;
• valid B.C. Drivers License;

The following would be considered an asset :

two (2) years experience as a journeyman level floor covering installer (including experience with flooring maintenance and repair);

First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

Applicants will be expected to :

• have knowledge of current construction / maintenance safety practices;
• possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position;
• maintain good interpersonal and communication skills;
• have working with Microsoft outlook, word and excel and work order system;

complete SD23 online safety training.

This is full time continuing position starting as soon as possible, working 40 hours per week at a wage rate of $35.88 per hour, as of July 1 / 2024 plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short term and long term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.makeafuture.ca with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certification.

W e thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.