Maintenance Painters

Halifax Harbour Bridges; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transportation authority in Dartmouth seeks a Maintenance Painter. The role involves maintaining the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges while prioritizing safety. Candidates must be dependable, possess a can-do attitude, and be able to work at extreme heights. This full-time seasonal position offers an hourly wage of $22.85 and requires weekend overtime during the summer.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass physical demands and lead-level tests.
• Must have a clean driving record and valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
• Experience working in a team environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting tasks while adhering to safety standards.
• Set up and maintain workstations and tools.
• Complete safety training as required.

Skills

Ability to work at extreme heights

Experience with power hand tools

Teamwork skills

Punctual and dependable

Safety-focused attitude

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Painters at Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) operate and maintain the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges, facilitating cross-harbour transportation with safety as a priority for employees, bridges, and the public.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Painter cleans, removes failed coatings, prepares steel surfaces, and applies paint to bridge structures. This is a Safety Sensitive Position involving work at extreme heights, in confined spaces, and in adverse weather. The role requires adherence to HHB safety standards, reporting safety concerns, and performing rescues if needed while wearing HHB-supplied protective equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to HHB safety policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Perform painting of the bridges while maintaining quality control and productivity in the Maintenance Painting Program.
• Set up / tear down workstations; inspect / clean tools; store equipment.
• Complete required safety training and skills development (training provided or paid for by HHB).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work at extreme heights (170–320 feet) in adverse weather, in confined spaces, in direct traffic, and participate in high-angle rescue.
• Must pass physical demands and lead-level tests as well as employment and criminal background checks.
• Punctual, dependable, and safety-focused with a can-do attitude.
• Experience with power hand tools and working in a team environment. (An Asset).
• Clean driving record and valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License (An Asset).
• Experience with heights. (An Asset).

Vacancy and Schedule

• Position: This full-time Permanent seasonal position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours / week) during HHB’s summer season; mid-April to the end of October (subject to change based on operational needs) with required overtime including weekends.
• Wage rate: The hourly wage is $22.85 during probation per the Collective Agreement.
• Employment Type: Temp
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

Safety and Application Details

A Safety-Sensitive Position is one where impaired performance due to drug or alcohol use could lead to incidents affecting safety, security, property, or the environment. These roles involve key operational responsibilities with little to no direct supervision.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume and complete all pre-screening questions by 5:00 pm Friday, August 22, 2025. For any accommodation, please reach out to HHB. We appreciate all applications; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. At Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women or persons in occupations where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

The collection of self-identification data is a central piece of HHB’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This data provides information on the diversity of the population applying for employment with us, helping HHB monitor progress on increasing EDI in recruitment.

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