Carpenter/Joiner

Matrix HR is currently recruiting experienced Journeyperson Carpenters / Joiners for a long-standing Industrial Construction Company located in Halifax NS.

We are specifically looking for candidates within the Halifax NS area or within a reasonable commuting distance.

All successful applicants must meet the requirements for Canadian Government Security clearance.

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of related Industrial carpentry experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Work well independently and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to do shift work as required.

Key Requirements :

• You must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Candidates will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment.
• Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb and work in confined spaces and inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors.
• You will frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds.
• Own tools and tool pouch.

Key Responsibilities :

• Erect, dismantle, inspect, and certify various installations.
• Perform care and preservation work.
• Experience with Industrial and Commercial Carpentry scopes is a requirement.
• Provide a safe work environment, maintaining Safety First for your team.
• Work according to blueprints.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, steel, and other materials.
• Install windows, doors, feature walls / ceiling, etc.

Experience :

• Exceptional construction and building code knowledge.
• Commercial metal frame and door construction.
• Precision hardware installation.
• Experience working with power tools / Knowledge of tools and applications.
• Not afraid of heights.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Capable of identifying concerns and generating solutions.

About MatrixHR :

With 21+ years in business, Matrix is a trusted provider of staffing services specializing in recruitment and staffing, payroll administration and funding, and back-office facilitation for businesses across Canada, the USA, and around the world.

Matrix HR has provided millions of hours of employment and generated an impressive $26 million in annual revenue through its work across North America.

Matrix HR’s reputation as a respected boutique staffing firm in the trades industry is built on a strong foundation of certifications, including COR (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan), Energy Safety Canada, ComplyWorks, ISNetWorld, Avetta, and Government Security Clearance / Authorization.

Matrix HR specializes in placing skilled trades, heavy equipment operators, pipeline workers, labourers, IT, admin and professionals for various positions such as hourly, temporary, permanent and contract.

Matrix HR’s commitment goes beyond business success the team is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous partners and participating in collaborative efforts within Indigenous communities.

This commitment is evident in the firm’s joint venture agreements with Gitga’at Nation and Haisla First Nation, which emphasize revenue sharing, training and employment opportunities.

Matrix HR is proud to contribute to enhancing community capacity and promoting specialized training for employment and economic development.

Its goal is to expand its presence in a socially responsible manner, offering labour solutions that are shaped by Indigenous perspectives.

Learn more at matrixhr.ca.