Apprentice Carpenter

5 months ago

Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 43264

**Department**: Public Works

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 26-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Maintaining our Provincial built infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.

Jump start your Apprenticeship and gain valuable experience with the Building Services Division at the Department of Public Works. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship from highly qualified Red Seal Certified Tradespersons. As an Apprentice with Public Works, the skills you will learn are invaluable and will last a lifetime

At Building Services, we support the efficient use and care of government owned buildings ranging from offices to justice centers. Without our staff's proactive measures, equipment issues or failures could lead to an interruption of government services provided. As the apprentice, you are just one of the key players who support the overall safety and efficiency of our infrastructure.

About Our Opportunity

As the Carpenter Apprentice, you will assist the Carpentry Superintendent or the Carpenter Foreperson in inspecting, maintaining, repairing, renovating and/or installing architectural components and systems in provincially owned buildings, including the Northeastern Nova Scotia Correctional Facility.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Apprentice, there's no worry about doing the same thing day in, day out. At Public Works, things are always changing, no two days are alike, and every job is different. You will have ample opportunity to work on a diversity of tasks, including repair, maintenance, and new installations relating to foundations, and wall, ceiling and floor construction. In addition, you will assist with repair and maintenance of roofs, exterior finishes, doors, windows, flooring, cabinets, interior trim and acoustical ceilings.

Qualifications and Experience

You are currently enrolled in a Carpentry Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

A valid Nova Scotia driver's license is required.

**Safety training in the following are considered assets**: Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safety Orientation, First Aid Certification and CPR, WHMIS, Scaffolding Safety, Fall Protection (Basic and Scaffolding Practical), Confined Space Awareness, Elevating Work-Platforms.

You are able to analyze information, identify relationships, and have ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. The ability to efficiently and effectively obtain information and to exercise sound judgment; collaborate in a team environment; and demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences is essential. You must have good public relations skills and have ability to respond with tact and diplomacy when working with various government clients, contractors, public, and staff.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is completed indoors, but also occasionally outside where normal hazards of a construction site are present. Your safety is important to us, and we count on you to follow all safe work practices when handling machinery, tools, and materials. Some of your duties will require you to climb, work at heights, or within confined spaces.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless Career Paths.

**Pay Grade**: TRA 11

**Salary Range**: $17.62 - $27.89 Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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