Carpenter - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; North Sydney; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: UNIFOR

Casual relief (3%)

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Carpenter for casual relief at Northside General Hospital in the Eastern Zone. The successful candidate will perform repairs and alterations to building structures, ensuring compliance with building, fire, and infection prevention codes.

Requirements include Grade 12, Journeyperson Carpentry certificate or Red Seal, and a minimum of two years' related experience. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and travel between sites; proof of certification required prior

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry or Red Seal endorsement.
• Minimum two years of related experience in construction.
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs.
• Travel between sites may be required; reliable transportation needed.
• Proof of certification prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs/alterations to building structures in accordance with codes and regulations.
• Undertake small in-house renovations and additions as required.
• Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are followed.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Journeyperson Carpentry certificate or Red Seal

Job description

Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital

Department: FMS Plant Maintenance ACD NS

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Support Position

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

• 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

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.