Projects Carpenter

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Position Title	Projects Carpenter
Department/Unit	Facilities Management
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number	FM02-24
Employee Group	NSGEU Local 99
Position Type	Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type	Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)	1.0
Rate	$29.13 per hour
Classification	Carpenter
About Dalhousie University	Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary	Reporting to the Shop Supervisor (Carpentry), or a Zone Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to perform carpentry related work on campus.
Key Responsibilities	Installs, repairs and maintains interior building components related to the carpentry trade such as but not limited to steel/wood stud and drywall, suspended ceilings, commercial and residential doors, frames and hardware and flooring Installs, repairs and maintains exterior building components such as but not limited to windows, doors, siding, stairs, decks, trim and asphalt roofing shingles Constructs and installs custom cabinetry and millwork Erects, dismantles and works from various types of scaffolding and lifts Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated architectural and building fabric components Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Building Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations Maintains a clean work environment Performs other duties as required
Note	Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications	Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification with Red Seal designation as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education 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 blue prints 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 Knowledge of tools of the trade Ability to direct others in foreperson capacity an asset General safety, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an asset
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Diversity Statement	Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Open Date	02/09/2024
Close Date	02/16/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15800