Nova Scotia Community College

What you will be doing…

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for all phases of carpentry work related to building maintenance and building renovations. You will perform various other maintenance related tasks as assigned and you may also be required to take on lead hand responsibilities during peak periods of construction. Shift work and on call work may be required.

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand your position as a role model to each of our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is Inter-Provincial Carpentry Certification. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset as would Standard First Aid and CPR.
• You have a minimum of two years of recent and related occupational experience in a facility, commercial or industrial setting combined with a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Megamation.
• You have demonstrated experience providing general maintenance duties with specific experience in building maintenance, drywall, construction/renovations and door maintenance.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diverse population.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill using Scissor Lifts, Zoom Booms, and powered hand tools.
• You possess a thorough knowledge of the national and local Building Codes in order to develop recommendations.
• You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.
• You have a proven ability to follow instructions.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to construction renovation scheduling.
• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment
• A valid NS driver's license is a bona fide relevant occupational requirement for this position.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.

You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publically accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Tanya Kelly at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

To apply for College jobs, click on the Apply Now button. First time users will be asked to set up an account with a username and password. There are three parts to your NSCC application:

1. Your Profile. You can import your resume or your LinkedIn profile to help populate your profile (click Import Options, top right) or you can complete the profile manually. One thing to note if you are using a resume or LinkedIn; they may not import synchronously with the profile and you may still need to make some manual adjustments.
2. Your Cover Letter and Resume. Towards the bottom of the Application tab, you will see a place to attach or write your cover letter. You will also see a place to attach your resume. Although these two sections say they are optional; they are not optional and are required for a complete NSCC application.
3. Questions. Next to the Application tab, you will see a Questions tab. We will need you to complete these questions in order to submit your application.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.