Painter, Facilities and Energy Management

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Casual Relief Painter to prepare and apply interior and exterior finishes such as paint, wall vinyl, shellac, and varnishes. The role includes preparing new walls, repairing existing walls, and finishing cabinetry, with duties expanded as needed.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Nova Scotia Painter Certification, with two years of related experience considered an asset. Casual hours are as needed, and the closing date is 26-Oct-26.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Painter Certification issued by Nova Scotia Department of Labour or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a similar position is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and OH&S procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls for finishing by removing existing finishes.
• Repair walls and finish cabinetry as required.
• Prepare signage as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-management

Prioritization

Confidentiality

WHMIS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Painter Certification (Nova Scotia DoL)

Job description

Company: IWK Health

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: Unifor Service , Support Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ 28.7791 - $ 29.566 /hour

Closing Date: 26-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities and Energy Management, the Painter prepares and applies interior and exterior building finishes such as paint, wall vinyl, shellac, varnishes and other related trade products. Other duties include, not are not limited to:

Duties

• Preparing new wall for finishing by removing existing finishes as required to complete the work.
• Repairs existing walls as required, applies finish to new or repaired cabinetry and
• Prepares signage as required.

Hours of Work

Casual relief, as needed

Your Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Painter Certification as issued by Nova Scotia Department of Labour or equivalent combination of training and industry experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position an asset.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate in a team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask when scheduling work requirements.
• Ability to understand and promote privacy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Occupational Health and Safety procedures and protocols.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.