Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Journeyperson Carpenter with Facility Maintenance & Operation a division of Property, Fleet & Environment.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as oneof the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce,Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Working under the direction of the Supervisor Building Operations the incumbent is responsible for structural repairs in HRM facilities' equipment including roofs, overhead doors, windows, siding, etc. Equipment includes overhead doors, windows, roofs, renovations to existing infrastructure.

Constructs, repairs, and generally maintains, wood composite, gypsum, plastic laminate, metal and concrete components of the structure and infrastructure.

Maintains knowledge of all materials related to the trade and seeks out information on new materials that may be appropriate for use ineducational/institutional buildings.

Utilizes construction and building sciences theory to resolve building failure problems (e.g., building envelope failure).

Prepares reports, schedules surveys or recommendations as requested.

Assist inspection of recent facilities and renovations as required.

Assists the Supervisor in determining stock levels and types of carpentry-related materials to be procured.

Assists Facility Operators in building operation with respect to structural related matters and repairs.

Prepare reports on work performed and condition of facilities.

Must have a current & valid Interprovincial Journeyperson Carpentry status. Valid Class 5 Driver's licence: provide current Driver Abstract.





Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities: Must be reliable, punctual and have a good attendance record. Must work well with minimum supervision. Valid Class 5 Driver's license: provide current Driver Abstract. Clear understanding of Facility Service's service delivery. Clear understanding of HRM Procurement policies and delivery system. Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and environmental regulation and practices. Experience and knowledge of HRM relevant software, i.e., MS Word, Excel, SAP, Outlook, and computerized work order management software.

Security Clearance Requirements: Please note - Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

Communication, Teamwork & Cooperation, Thinking and Decision Making, Customer Service, and Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: 1 full-time position.

SALARY: $36.34 per hour (Level 9) as per the Halifax Civic Workers' Union CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement.

Monday through Friday; overtime hours may be required.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all partsof the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

📌 Construction Carpenter (Full-time) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality