Carpenter - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority’s South Shore Regional Hospital is seeking a skilled Carpenter to perform repairs and alterations to building structures, including millwork, walls, ceilings, and doors.

The role supports in-house renovations and additions, ensuring work complies with codes and provincial acts. Travel between sites may be required; the position offers 75 hours biweekly and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Journeyperson Certificate/Red Seal in Carpentry
• Minimum two years' related carpentry experience
• Ability to lift 40 lbs (18 kg)
• Travel between sites may be required with reliable transportation
• Provide proof of certification prior to interview

Responsibilities

• Repair and alterations to building structures (millwork, walls, ceilings, doors)
• Perform in-house renovations and additions as required
• Ensure work complies with all codes and provincial acts and policies

Skills

Grade 12

Related carpentry experience

Lift 40 lbs

Travel between sites

Certification proof prior interview

Education

Journeyperson Certificate in Carpentry

Red Seal endorsement

Job description

Req ID: 225039 Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: FMS Maintenance SS Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Support Position Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Management and Support, the Carpenter is responsible for completing repairs/alterations to building structures, i.e. millwork, walls, ceilings, doors etc., and may include cutting keys, building cores for our lock system (training will be provided). The incumbent is also responsible for in-house renovations and additions, as required. This work must be done in accordance with all codes and Provincial Acts as with all pertinent policies and procedures.

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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

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.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.