Fredericton, NB

Skilled Trades and Labour

Experienced

Full-time

$28.13 / hour

Competition Number: #199-25.26

Benefits:
Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Closing Date: May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time | (3 Years) Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:
The nature of the work will vary, depending on the task, and may be in or outdoors under varying conditions.

The work may involve working at high levels from scaffolding, ladders, or mechanical lifts.

Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, and work from ladders or in cramped quarters or confined spaces.

Salary Range: $28.13 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Paint Shop Foreperson, this Painter & Decorator position is skilled maintenance and repair work in the painting and decorating trade at the journeyperson level.

Work as a painter and decorator alone or as a member of a crew employed on maintenance and construction.

Apply finishes to exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings and equipment with a brush roller, spray gun, sponge, or rag.

Prepare surfaces for painting, repainting, or decorating.

Erect scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment to safety standards for work at heights.

Mix paint according to colour or other characteristics.

Measure, match, install/re-install, and trim paper and other fabrics or materials.

Use all tools and equipment safely.

Perform drywall finishing and veneer plastering.

Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job, as needed.

Allocate and supervise the work of Trades helpers and/or Labourers, as required.

Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.

Apply safety precautions, as may be required, to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.

Responsible for the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.

Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

Formal basic education as required by the NB Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Painter and Decorator Trade.

Must possess a valid current license to practice the Painting and Decorating Trade in the Province of New Brunswick.

Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code, and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.

A combination of the above education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths:
3 years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Painting Trade with a concentration on maintenance.

Ability to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches with diagrams.

Ability to work with other tradespeople.

Versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.

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University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIO-VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.