Carpenter Locksmith
What is a Carpenter Locksmith?
As a carpenter locksmith, you will construct, renovate, maintain and repair buildings and structures made of wood and other materials incorporating new technologies and codes. You will also install and repair various lock and latch sets, work with card access systems, panic bars, magnetic locks, industrial locking mechanisms and high security key systems to provide different degrees of access for different individuals.
What is it like working as a Locksmith with the Saskatchewan Health Authority?
Problem solving, thinking on your feet and being able to adapt to change are important skills to bring to this career!
As a carpenter locksmith you will have the opportunity to use both aspects of your training, and will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities. Your work will ensure that our spaces are secure, functional and tailored to client and patient care.
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What can I earn as a Carpenter Locksmith?
- $ 33.44 - $35.83
In addition to the above pay band, the SHA provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- MyWellbeing Program – resiliency resources, mental health and family support
- Paid annual vacation
Carpenter locksmiths working with the SHA are unionized employees and are members of one of the following unions based on work location throughout the province:
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
- Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU)
How do I become a Carpenter Locksmith?
To work as a Carpenter Locksmith, you will require:
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Journeyperson Carpentry certificate. The 32-week program is offered as well by local regional colleges or through part-time distance flexible learning.
- Correspondence Locksmith course. Check out the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission for course information and requirements.
