Requisition ID: 457

Location: North Sydney, NS

Hourly Rate: $35.764

Application Closing Date: 05/07/2024

Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Journeyman Carpenter NSYD to work with our Facilities Management department, located in North Sydney, NS.

Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

The function of the Maintenance Department is to interact and provide a maintenance service to all departments within the company, primarily focused on shore maintenance. All aspects of Marine Atlantic's operation rely on the Maintenance Department for assistance, whether it is planned or breakdown maintenance.

Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor (s), Carpenters will perform tasks to sustain the terminal onshore preventive maintenance program as outlined in the preventive maintenance job plans, ensuring minimum down time with a cost-effective approach to vessel schedules and operational requirements whether planned or unplanned.

Carpenters are responsible for maintaining onshore based terminal equipment, including facilities and grounds, fencing, ticket booths and asphalt. Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures. Such employees must adhere to prescribed safety procedures, interpret drawings, obtain cost estimates, make sketches, work at heights, order required materials, and complete daily time reports.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance with building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join construction materials.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Execute tasks as outlined in preventive maintenance job plans.
• Fueling of vessels and offloading fuel from bulk carriers/tankers (Port aux Basques).
• Operate the Loading Ramps as required.
• Snow removal and seasonal ground maintenance care in designated areas.
• Interior/exterior painting, as required.
• Support the vessel in carpentry related work.
• Oil spill response on land and sea as required.
• Promote a safe working environment.

What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter Certificate
• Minimum three (3) – five (5) years' experience in a similar environment.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.

Or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience in a related position.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Organizing and planning to prioritize work.
• Work as part of a team towards common goals and objectives.
• The employee must be proficient in all aspects of their trade
• Ability to work at heights.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable):

• Experience working with scaffolding/staging.
• Ability to work in a confined space.

Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?

As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic's Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes, but not limited to pre-employment testing. We have a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs.

Additional Information

Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.

Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.

To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careers-carrieres@ma.ca.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careers-carrieres@ma.ca.