Skilled Labourer

Irving Equipment Limited; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

BlueCross Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Employee Discounts

Training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Irving Equipment Limited is hiring for a position in Antigonish focused on building structural components for offsite construction. Candidates must demonstrate a strong safety mindset and effective communication skills. The role offers a full-time schedule, with responsibilities including measuring, blueprint reading, and using power tools.

Irving Equipment Limited prides itself on fostering a commitment to safety and employee growth. Benefits include medical coverage, RRSP contributions, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset with a willing to learn attitude.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Capable of lifting at least 50lbs and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build structural components for offsite construction.
• Take measurements and read blueprints/designs.
• Connect materials to match design specifications.
• Daily use of power tools.
• Follow procedures and demonstrate safe work behaviors.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Comfortable working in varied temperatures

Framing experience

Lifting ability (50lbs)

Experience with power tools

Construction experience

Job description

Atlas Structural Systems is a manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of pre-engineered structural systems for commercial and residential construction projects in Eastern Canada and the US. Our integrated roof, wall, and floor systems offer proven quality and provide a great deal of benefit and value

Responsibilities

• Work in a team setting to build structural components for offsite construction
• Take measurements and read blueprints/designs.
• Connect wooden components and other materials to match design specifications.
• Daily use of power tools
• Follows procedures and demonstrates safe work behaviors.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset with a willing to learn attitude.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, and variable temperatures.
• Framing experience is considered an asset
• Capable of lifting at least 50lbs and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with power tools is considered an asset.
• Construction experience is considered an asset.

We Offer:

• A safe work environment
• Monday-Friday work week with full-time hours and indoor work
• Starting Hourly Range: $19-$21
• RRSP contributions
• BlueCross Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• Employee Discounts
• Training and career advancement opportunities

About the Team

Atlas Structural Systems is a manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of pre-engineered structural components used for commercial and residential construction projects in Eastern Canada and the USA. We pride ourselves on our ability to exceed our customer’s project expectations by continuously refining our processes, leveraging cutting edge technology, and providing a range of quality pre-engineered systems used in off-site construction.

If you are curious and collaborative thinker who is passionate about innovative engineering, come join our team. Together, we'll develop and share the future of off-site construction!

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10618
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 06/18/2026, 05:35 PM
• Apply Before 08/31/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 67 Central Avenue, Antigonish, NS, B2G 0B4, CA