Carpenter

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

$29.86 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Perform carpentry maintenance and renovation work, including installing floors, walls, ceilings, doors, hardware, and other building components, as well as constructing and installing custom cabinetry and millwork. Work safely with scaffolding and lifts, maintain a clean work environment, and complete other assigned duties.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Carpenter Department/Unit Facilities Management Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number FM124-26 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 $29.86 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 Trade Supervisor and/or Manager, the incumbent is responsible for carpentry related work. Key Responsibilities Performs general maintenance and renovations work pertaining to Carpenter’s trade Installs floors, walls, ceilings, shelves, partitions, doors, glass, hardware, formwork, etc., and associated materials Constructs and installs custom cabinetry and millwork Erects, dismantles and works from various types of scaffolding and lifts Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, 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. Required Qualifications Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration Completion of certified trades school program preferred Five years recent and related journey person experience in related construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment Cabinet construction and installation experience preferred Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety act, as well as University and government rules and regulations Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints Ability to take direction Proven ability to direct others in foreperson capacity Ability to work at heights Computer literacy an asset Good communication and organization skills Reliable and punctual Knowledge of tools of the trade Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as required General safety, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an asset Assets Additional Information Application Consideration Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (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. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 10/26/2026 Close Date 11/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22428

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a valid carpenter certificate of qualification recognized by Nova Scotia and five years of recent, related journeyperson experience in commercial or institutional construction or maintenance. Candidates should be able to interpret drawings, take direction, lead others as a foreperson, work at heights, and be willing to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls; certified trades school and cabinetmaking experience are preferred.