Posted 11 days ago
Carpenter/ Carpenter's Helper
@ Mike JR Construction
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Overview
Mike JR Construction is hiring a carpenter or carpenter's helper, full-time or part-time, for physical construction work. The role involves installing windows, doors and siding, assisting with roofing, and carrying materials and tools on site. Experience is preferred but not required, and a driver's licence is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Assist carpenters with installing windows, doors and siding
- Help with roofing duties such as tarring shingles
- Carry plywood, shingles, equipment and tools
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe worksite
- Participate in site safety meetings and training
Requirements summary:
- Reliable, hardworking and dependable
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Construction or renovation experience is an asset
- Valid driver's licence preferred with reliable transportation
- Fall Protection, WHMIS and First Aid certifications are an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nova-scotia-works
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Fall Protection, WHMIS, First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Mike JR Construction
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Mike JR Construction is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join the team.
We’re also interested in hearing from someone who may not yet have extensive carpentry experience but wants to learn. If you're a dependable individual, comfortable with physical labour work, and willing to learning new tasks, we want to hear from you!
* Assist carpenters with installation of windows, doors, siding, etc.
* Roofing duties, such as tarring shingles, previous experience considered an asset.
* Ability to carry worksite materials; plywood, shingles, various equipment and tools.
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
* Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
* Participate in site safety meetings and training activities when required.
* Conduct work with a strong attention to detail.
* Reliable and hardworking individual.
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience in construction or renovations is an asset.
* Valid driver’s license preferred with reliable transportation to and from work site.
* Fall Protection, WHMIS, First Aid certifications considered an asset.
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