Carpenter

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