Carpenter

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, is seeking an experienced Carpenter to perform maintenance and renovations on campus facilities. Reporting to the Trade Supervisor and/or Manager, you will install floors, walls, ceilings, cabinetry and millwork, and work from scaffolding and lifts.

The role requires a valid Carpenter certificate of qualification in Nova Scotia, 5 years of journey-person experience, and the ability to read blueprints. Overtime and on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.
• Five years recent and related journeyman experience in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints.
• Direct others in foreperson capacity when required.
• Ability to work at heights and operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of tools of the trade and safety regulations (WHMIS, Fall Protection).
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and renovations work pertaining to Carpenter’s trade.
• Installs floors, walls, ceilings, shelves, partitions, doors, glass, hardware, etc.
• Constructs and installs custom cabinetry and millwork.
• Erects and works from scaffolding and lifts as required.
• Complies with the Nova Scotia OH&S Act and university rules.
• Maintains a clean work environment and performs other duties as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Foreperson experience

Tool proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship certificate

Job description

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Trade Supervisor and/or Manager, the incumbent is responsible for carpentry related work.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and renovations work pertaining to Carpenter’s trade
• Installs floors, walls, ceilings, shelves, partitions, doors, glass, hardware, formwork, etc., and associated materials
• Constructs and installs custom cabinetry and millwork
• Erects, dismantles and works from various types of scaffolding and lifts
• Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Performs other duties as required

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
• Completion of certified trades school program preferred
• Five years recent and related journey person experience in related construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment
• Cabinet construction and installation experience preferredFamiliar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety act, as well as University and government rules and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Ability to take direction
• Proven ability to direct others in foreperson capacity
• Ability to work at heights
• Computer literacy an asset
• Good communication and organization skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Knowledge of tools of the trade
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as required
• General safety, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an asset

Assets

Additional Information

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter