Local 56 Journeypeople & Apprentice

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform plumbing and pipe trade tasks on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion project. Collaborate effectively with a construction team to deliver critical healthcare infrastructure.

Job details

PLUMBERS & PIPE TRADES — JOURNEYPERSONS & APPRENTICES BUILD HALIFAX. WORK LOCAL. BUILD YOUR FUTURE. Modern Niagara is looking for local Journeypersons and Apprentices to join our team on the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Halifax Infirmary Expansion in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This recruitment campaign is focused on local talent. We want to connect with skilled tradespeople who live in Halifax and surrounding Nova Scotia communities and want the opportunity to work on one of the largest healthcare construction projects in the region. Whether you're already a UA Local 56 member or you're currently non-union and interested in learning more about joining Local 56, we want to hear from you. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO: * Work on a major, long-term healthcare construction project right here in Halifax * Build your skills and experience alongside experienced tradespeople * Be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure for Nova Scotia * Build a career close to home * Join a project that will have a lasting impact on the Halifax community As construction continues to ramp up, we're building a strong pipeline of local Journeypersons and Apprentices who are interested in opportunities on the project. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We want to hear from: * Journeyperson Plumbers * Plumbing Apprentices — all levels * Current UA Local 56 members * Local non-union Journeypersons and Apprentices interested in exploring membership with Local 56 WHAT YOU'LL BRING * Experience or training in the plumbing/pipe trades * A strong commitment to workplace safety * Ability to work effectively as part of a construction team * Strong work ethic, reliability and professionalism * Willingness to learn and continue developing your trade * Experience in commercial, institutional or healthcare construction is an asset BE JOB READY To be job ready for the QEII project, candidates should have current: * Fall Arrest / Fall Protection — 8-hour course * EWP (Elevated Work Platform) — 8-hour course * WHMIS Don't have all of the required training yet? We still want to hear from you. For qualified local candidates who are a good fit for the project but don't currently have the required training, we can explore training opportunities to help you meet the project requirements and become job ready. Our goal is to build a strong local workforce and help provide local tradespeople with the training and tools they need to succeed on the QEII project. LOCAL PEOPLE BUILDING LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE This is more than another construction project. The QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion is an opportunity for Nova Scotia tradespeople to help build the future of healthcare in their own community. If you're looking for an opportunity to build your career, work close to home and be part of a major project in Halifax, we want to hear from you. Modern Niagara values passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork, and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that's well above industry standards. At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experiences equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at careers@modernniagara.com [careers@modernniagara.com]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Perform plumbing and pipe trade tasks on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion project. Collaborate effectively with a construction team to deliver critical healthcare infrastructure.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience or training in plumbing or pipe trades and a strong commitment to workplace safety. Possession of current Fall Arrest, EWP, and WHMIS certifications is required, though training opportunities may be provided for qualified candidates.