Carpenter

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

**Company** : IWK Health**:
**Req ID**:183645
**Department/Program**:Maintenance, Facilities, Redevelopment, Protection & Business
**Location**: Halifax
**Type of Employment**:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)
**Start Date**: ASAP
**Union Status**: Unifor Service, Support Bargaining Unit
**Compensation**: $26.9719**:

- **$28.9679 /hour
**Closing Date**: September 13, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

**The Opportunity**:
Under the supervision of the Manager, Plant Maintenance & Operations, the Journeyman Carpenter maintains, alters and installs new and existing walls, doors, and ceilings. This position also builds and repairs cabinetry and millwork using hand and power tools. The Carpenter's duties include, but are not limited to:

- 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**:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

**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.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

**_

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