Posted 5 months ago
Carpenter
@ OSCO
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Strescon Limited, part of the OSCO Construction Group, is hiring a full-time carpenter to work alongside its carpentry team at the precast plant. The work covers building formwork, cutting and assembling wood, working with resin and fiberglass, and sanding. The posting states an hourly wage of $24.70 to $26.86, rising with experience, and requires your own transportation because shift start times don't match public transit.
Pay:
$24.70–$26.86 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build formwork
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join wood
- Work with resin, fiberglass and body fill
- Sanding and other duties as required
Requirements summary:
- Own transportation
- Previous carpentry experience
- Recognized carpentry program preferred
- Basic English and blueprint reading
- Basic math and tape measure skills
- Good attendance and safety compliance
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Carpentry |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Wellness |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
OSCO
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 56 |
About Strescon
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. The primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products, including, bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Strescon is currently seeking a Carpenter to work alongside our carpentry team in the Precast plant.
Responsibilities
- Construction of form work
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join wooden materials
- Work with resin, fiberglass, and body fill
- Sanding
- Other responsibilities as required
Requirements
- Own transportation, public transportation does not match up with our shift start times
- Previous experience working in a carpentry role
- Education in a recognized Carpentry program is preferred
- Ability to speak and comprehend basic English
- Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
- An aptitude for reading blueprints
- Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, & multiplication)
- Knowledge of basic measurements and how to read a measuring tape
- Willing to follow company safety protocols
- Excellent attendance and a positive attitude
- Must be a team player, self-motivated, and able to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships. Starting hourly wage for this position is $24.70-$26.86 and increases based on your experience.
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