Carpenter - Maintenance and Operations

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 221854 Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital Department: FMS Plant Maintenance ACD NS Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 Union: UNIFOR Support Position Posting Closing Date: 11-Sep-26 About The Opportunity Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Carpenter is responsible for completing repairs/alterations to building structures; for example, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, millwork, abatement, flooring, wall cladding/paneling, gyprocc, etc., while adhering to building, fire, infection prevention and control codes and regulations. The incumbent is also responsible for small in-house renovations and additions, including Infection Prevention and Control hoarding, as required. This work must be done in accordance with all provincial, building, fire, and infection prevention and control codes and regulations; all pertinent hospital policies and procedures must also be adhered to. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Grade 12 or equivalent Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the Carpentry trade, issued by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, or a Certificate of Qualification in the Carpentry trade bearing a Red Seal endorsement Minimum two (2) years' related experience, including broad exposure to the construction industry in a similar organization Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg) Travel between sites may be required, access to reliable transportation required Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of certification prior to interview Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Casual relief, no guaranteed hours Compensation And Benefits $31.55 - $37.31 hourly What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

The Carpenter is responsible for performing repairs and alterations to building structures, including walls, ceilings, and flooring. They also handle small in-house renovations and ensure all work complies with building, fire, and infection control regulations.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry or a Red Seal endorsement. A minimum of two years of related experience and the ability to lift over 40 lbs are required.

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• Carpentry
• Building Repair
• Millwork
• Flooring Installation
• Wall Cladding
• Gyprocc Installation
• Infection Prevention and Control Hoarding
• Building Code Compliance
• Fire Code Compliance
• Renovations

• Trades
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

27 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level