painter

Solitude Renovations; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local renovation company in Saint John, NB, is seeking a dedicated painter to handle various responsibilities, including preparing surfaces and applying paint and wallpaper. Applicants must possess a secondary school certificate and have at least one year of experience. The position is full-time, requiring relocation if necessary, with no remote option. This role provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities for team building and personal development.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Willing to relocate if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Solitude Renovations

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Job details

• Location: Saint John, NB E2K 2Y5
• Salary: $30.50 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks include:

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information – Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Bonus
• Commission
• Piece work

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Inclusive employment notice: This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• People with disabilities – Provides awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Newcomers and refugees – Offers mentorship programs pairing newcomers and refugees with experienced employees
• Youth – Offers mentorship, coaching or networking opportunities for youth

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• permanent resident of Canada
• temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-19