Carpenter - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Carpenter at Northside General Hospital. You will perform repairs and alterations to building structures, ensuring compliance with codes and hospital policies. This casual relief role offers flexible hours with no guaranteed hours.

Required: Grade 12 or equivalent, Journeyperson Carpentry with Red Seal, and at least 2 years of related experience; ability to lift 40 lbs and travel between sites. Proof of certification required prior to interview.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry or Red Seal endorsement.
• Minimum two years' related experience in construction.
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs/alterations to building structures (walls, ceilings, doors, windows, millwork, floors, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with building, fire, infection prevention and control codes and hospital policies.
• Perform small in-house renovations and additions as required.

Skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Travel between sites

Reliable transportation

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Journeyperson Carpentry or Red Seal

Job description

Req ID: 221854
Location: EasternZone,Northside General Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Maintenance ACD NS
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 11-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Carpenter is responsible for completing repairs/alterations to building structures; for example, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, millwork, abatement, flooring, wall cladding/paneling, gyprocc, etc., while adhering to building, fire, infection prevention and control codes and regulations. The incumbent is also responsible for small in-house renovations and additions, including Infection Prevention and Control hoarding, as required. This work must be done in accordance with all provincial, building, fire, and infection prevention and control codes and regulations; all pertinent hospital policies and procedures must also be adhered to.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the Carpentry trade, issued by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, or a Certificate of Qualification in the Carpentry trade bearing a Red Seal endorsement
• Minimum two (2) years' related experience, including broad exposure to the construction industry in a similar organization
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)
• Travel between sites may be required, access to reliable transportation required
• Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of certification prior to interview

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Benefits

$31.55 - $37.31 hourly

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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