Carpenter, Trades / Skilled Labor
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-05-26
Listing for:
On Side Restoration Services Ltd.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, General Labor, Carpentry, Construction Labor / Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Carpenters at On Side rebuild and restore damaged personal property anywhere and anytime a disaster strikes. With the goal of getting things back to a pre-disaster state Carpenters or Multi-Skilled Tradespeople use the skills of carpenters, drywallers and painters! If you’re passionate about helping people and skilled at making things right, this is your chance to make a real difference.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy.
Compensation
Salary Range: $30-$32/hour
Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage
Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP
Life and disability insurance
Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
What You’ll Do
Finishing work and fine details, rough and trim
Installation, doors, trim, moldings, baseboards and hardware
Repairs to wooden structures of all sorts
Drywall repairs, mudding, sanding, taping and finishing
Brush and roller painting (could include walls, ceilings, trim)
Ceiling installation, knockdown and texturing
Insulation and vapour barrier installation
Cabinetry (removal, repair, reinstallation)
Flooring installation and repairs
Framing
What You Bring
10+ years doing interior carpentry repairs/restoration
Experience with drywalling, painting, flooring, framing
Attention to detail, passion for quality and pride in the work you do
Tools and the skills to use them
Strong people and communication skills
A safety mindset
Willingness to cross train into other departments
Tech-savvy (comfortable using apps and software)
Skilled trades ticket (Carpenter, Painter, Cabinetmaker)
IICRC certification (restoration focus)
Valid drivers license
Ability to pass a criminal record check
Ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven
Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry
A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service
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Note:
Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement. Meaning you’ll work regular weekday hours and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
At OnSide, everything starts with people. We live our values — respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customer focus — in everything we do.
Join a team that helps families, businesses, and communities rebuild when it matters most. You’ll contribute to a workplace where people come together to bring order to chaos.
Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us.
Your application is always reviewed by real people. We don’t use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.
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