Carpenter - Maintenance and Operations (174783)

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health seeks a full-time Carpenter to join their Facilities Management and Support team. The position involves repairing and altering building structures following all codes and policies. Candidates must possess a Red-Seal Inter-provincial Carpenter Ticket and related experience, with a focus on quality and safety. Excellent benefits and potential signing bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Signing bonus (under certain conditions)

Qualifications

• 1 year related experience required; 4 years experience preferred.
• Travel between sites may be required; reliable transportation necessary.
• Preferred competencies include French.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repairs and alterations to building structures such as millwork, walls, and ceilings.
• Conduct in-house renovations and additions in compliance with all codes and policies.

Skills

Competencies in other languages

Business Development

Environment Health And Safety

Education

Red-Seal Inter-provincial Carpenter Ticket

Job description

Location : Central Zone Victoria Building - QEII

Department : FMS Physical Plant VG

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

Status : NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date : 16-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were 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 theres 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 youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the ManagerFacilities 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 :

• Red-Seal Inter-provincial Carpenter Ticket Required
• 1 year related experience required; 4 years experience preferred
• Travel between sites may be required access to reliable transportation required
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

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 Incentives

27.44 - $32.65 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.

Successful applicants may be eligible for a signing bonus with a defined Return of Service contract.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

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.

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Key Skills

Business Development,Athletics,Domestic,Front Office Management,Environment Health And Safety

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 27 - 32

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