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1 Year Carpentry Employment Program 2025-2026

If you’re ready to start an exciting and rewarding career in Carpentry, and want to start working right away, then apply today!

KKETS and Got Wood Building Supplies Inc. are partnering to bring a 1-year training and employment program to 10 select participants. We encourage Matawa members from Aroland, Constance Lake, Long Lake #58 and Ginoogaming FN who live in the area to apply!
You must be motivated and commited to the one-year program starting April 7, 2025 in Geraldton Ontario at the Got Wood Building Supplies Inc. location.
Successful Applicants will receive:
  • Full-time salary while training + training allowance
  • Travel and accommodations support while training
  • PPE 
  • WHIMIS, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Lockout/Tagout, and other safety certificates
  • LVL 1 and LVL 2 Carpentry 403A in-class certifications
  • Practical learning projects and tool safety instructions
  • Move straight into full-time employment as Carpenter Labourer in nearby communities once training is complete
Ideal Applicants will:
  • Ideally have a drivers license and reliable transportation
  • Live in the Geraldton or surrounding area
  • Ability to show up on-time and each day
  • Motivation and dedication to learn a skilled trade
  • Be able to handle physical labour, standing, carrying heavy objects, and outdoor work
  • Completed the KKETS Intake Form fully and completely
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All applicants who complete the KKETS Application Form will be interviewed by Got Wood Building Supplies Inc. before accepted as a full-time employee and trainee of KKETS. Cover letters should be made to Got Wood Building Supplies Inc.

After training clients will be responsible for getting to and from work. Out of area clients must be willing to relocate to the Geraldton area.

To complete the KKETS application form online use the button below, or email Daven Linklater, Intake and Referral Officer at dlinklater@matawa.on.ca
Deadline to apply is March 26th, 2025.