Duties & Responsibilities:
• Confirm quantities and move construction materials to on and off-site locations.
• Assist with construction of walls, scaffolding, braces, piling and other project needs.
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, welders, and construction activities.
• Assist with securing special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and aid in other activities.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Maintain a clean work area in shop or on job site and any assigned vehicles.
• Assist other shop employees with repairs and duties.
• Inspect and maintain assigned hand tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order, notifying Manager of needed repairs.
• Ensure quality, efficient, and safe completion of all repairs.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all Company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• 1-2 years experience with Carpentry
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Experience using a variety of carpentry tools, equipment and procedures
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions
Co-op Position Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this co-op position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Enrollment Status: Must be a current NSCC student in good academic standing and returning to your program for classes in the Fall. Graduating students are not eligible for co-op.
2. Academic Continuity: Must be returning to your current program for full-time study in the Fall Term.
3. Program Requirement: Must be enrolled in an eligible program that has a co-op course. See eligible programs here: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/learning-experience/hands-on-learning/work-experience/co-op-programs.asp
4. International Students Permit Requirement: International students must possess a valid co-op work permit from the Government of Canada with no restrictions that would prevent them from engaging in the described co-op work.
5. Tuition Requirement: The co-op course is an elective first-year course in your program that occurs in the Spring/Summer semester. There is a tuition fee for this course.
6. Approval Requirement: All co-op experiences must be approved by your faculty or Academic Chair and sent to workexperience@nscc.ca in order to receive credit towards your NSCC credential. Please check in with your Faculty Advisor before accepting any job offer.
Brela Homes 5005 NS-320 Arichat, Nova Scotia B0E1A0
Kayla Carroll info@brelahomes.ca Preferred Contact: Email, Phone
