The Opportunity

• Performs preventative maintenance duties as required to walls, ceilings, t-bar, doors, hardware, windows, and frames.
  Measures, cuts, shapes, assembles and joins materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials.
• Builds cabinetry.
• Repairs existing walls and ceilings and builds new walls.
• Assists in minor construction and renovation projects by building new walls and ceilings.
• Prepares layouts in conformance to buildings codes using measuring tools.
• Fits and installs trim items such as doors, stairs, moulding, and hardware.
• Replaces window glass and frames.
• Repairs, alters, and removes shelving units.
• Reads and interprets drawings, sketches, blueprints, and specifications.
• Completes reports to create maintenance records.
• Operates, uses, and maintains tools and equipment safely, economically, and in accordance with trade practices.
• Participates in training and orientation of new staff and others as required.
• Large portion of position will be coordinating new construction projects, demolition & construction within IWK Health.

Hours of Work

Your Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Certified Journeyman Carpenter as issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years’ of related experience required.
• Knowledge of the current edition of National Building Code.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Ability to react effectively to emergencies or other changes in work environment that require immediate re-prioritizing of tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, blueprints, and specifications.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately react to potential dangers.
• Ability to follow instructions and work processes.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.