Carpentry Craftsman

**Job Title:** Carpenter

**Location:** Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

**Estimated Salary:** $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Dalhousie University is a leading academic institution in Canada, committed to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and community engagement. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our facilities management team.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Carpenter to perform carpentry-related work on campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining interior and exterior building components, including but not limited to steel/wood stud and drywall, suspended ceilings, commercial and residential doors, frames, and hardware, flooring, windows, doors, siding, stairs, decks, trim, and asphalt roofing shingles.

The ideal candidate will have five years of recent and related journey-person experience in construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment. Cabinet construction and installation experience is preferred.

• Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification with Red Seal designation as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education (apprenticeships will be considered)
• Completion of certified trades school program preferred
• Five years recent and related journey-person experience in construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment
• Cabinet construction and installation experience preferred
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Building Code, as well as university and government rules and regulations
• Ability to take direction
• Good communication and organization skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Familiarity with microcomputers preferred
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as required

Dalhousie University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a pension plan and generous paid time off.

This position requires working in a fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. A high level of physical fitness is required, as the job involves manual labor and working at heights.