Carpenter

Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a Carpenter to join our Maintenance team. This full-time position is responsible for all aspects of carpentry work in an industrial environment.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be capable of performing in a highly technical and flexible work environment.
• The ideal candidate for this position is a safety-conscious team player who possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills and has strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• General carpentry and construction work
• Erecting scaffolding, safe-way and tube and clamp
• Framing
• Repair and renovation work
• Form Work
• Organizing and planning to prioritize work
• Measuring, cutting and joining materials made of wood or wood substitutes
• Fitting and installing trim, doors and hardware, stairs, molding and finish work and an eye for detail
• Examining plans, drawings and specifications
• Assisting other trades people as required
• Estimating supplies, materials and labour

Experience/Education:

• Grade XII and a completion of Carpentry Certificate of Trade (Red Seal)
• Minimum 5 years’ recent carpentry trade experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Scaffold Certification
• Solid computer skills
• Painting skills would be an asset
• Insulating equipment and piping systems is an asset

Compensation: Pay rate per Collective Agreement. Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging, rewarding work environment.

Our HR team is actively recruiting for this role. To be considered, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to HR@porthawkesburypaper.com. All applications must be received no later than September 11, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Selected applicants will proceed through an assessment and interview process.

Port Hawkesbury Paper is a forward-looking natural resources company committed to operating at the highest safety standard while caring for the environment and empowering our people to deliver top-quality products & customer service. We see integrity at the core of every relationship and a key principle as we strive for excellence in all we do in an everchanging world. As a relatively small non-hierarchical organization we deliver big results with no red tape. We are a leader in Thermal Mechanical Pulp and Supercalendered paper production in North America. Port Hawkesbury Paper’s approach to business and environmental sustainability creates an economic cornerstone for eastern Nova Scotia.

At Port Hawkesbury Paper, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion as an essential part of our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. We strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process, where hiring decisions are based on the qualifications and experience of each applicant.

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