Carpenter - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including health, and

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Carpenter for the Central Zone at QEII, Victoria Building. The role involves repairs and alterations to building structures, with responsibilities including infection prevention and small renovations, and travel between sites as required.

The ideal candidate holds a Journeyperson Certificate in Carpentry (Red Seal) or equivalent, a Grade 12 or higher, and can lift 40 lbs+. Permanent full-time, 75 hours bi-weekly, with NSGEU support union position and a competitive

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry or Red Seal endorsement.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to lift over 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Travel between sites may be required; reliable transportation required.
• Proof of certification required prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and alterations to building structures (walls, ceilings, doors, windows, millwork, abatement, flooring).
• Perform small in-house renovations and additions, including infection prevention hoarding.
• Travel within the zone as needed.

Skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry (Red Seal)

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance & Operations 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, Gyproc, 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. The Carpenter may perform other duties as required. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed.

About You

• 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
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 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

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation And Benefits

$31.55 - $37.31 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Location

Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII

Department

Department: FMS Physical Plant VG

Type of Employment

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union Position

NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date

Posting Closing Date: 8-Sep-26

Additional Information

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.