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Skilled Labourers

@ Matrix HR

Halifax, Nova Scotia

$35/hrFull-timeContract
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Overview

Matrix HR is hiring local skilled labourers for a long-term shipbuilding project in Halifax, NS. The work covers general cleaning, vessel setup, fire watch and confined watch duties, and assisting with docking and undocking. The posting states full-time Monday to Friday work at $35/hour, paid weekly.

Pay:

$35 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • General cleaning of shops, facility and project areas
  • Set up for specified work on a vessel or in the shop
  • Fire watch and confined watch duties
  • Assist in docking and undocking vessels
  • Assist others wherever needed

Requirements summary:

  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Confined Space ticket
  • Fall Protection ticket
  • WHMIS
  • Pre-employment government security clearance/background check
  • Full PPE and fit-tested respirator mask

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Employer posting date
2026-04-30
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Licences & certificationsConfined Space ticket, Fall Protection ticket, WHMIS
Background checkscriminal record
Security clearanceOther clearance
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Home office allowance

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Job description

We are hiring local **Skilled Labourers** for a long-term project in Halifax, NS. Be part of a world-class team at the forefront of Canada’s shipbuilding industry. We're looking for skilled, driven individuals ready to take on meaningful work in a dynamic, environment. Join us and help shape the future of marine innovation!

**\*\*Referral Bonus Offered! \*\*-** We are pleased to offer a referral bonus of $200 for each individual referred to Matrix HR who is successfully hired for this project. To be eligible for the referral payment, the referred candidate must complete a minimum of one week of work on our payroll.

**Scope of Work:**

* **​​​​​​**General cleaning of shops, facility, on projects and anywhere else needed
* Help with setting up for specified work on a vessel or in the shop
* Performing fire watch and confined watch duties
* Assisting in docking and undocking vessels
* Assisting others wherever assistance is needed

**Qualifications:**

* You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
* A pre-employment Government Security Clearance/background check will need to be completed
* Full PPE+Fit Tested Respirator Mask

**Requirements:**

* Confined Space Ticket
* Fall Protection Ticket
* WHMIS

**Why Work With Us:**

* Competitive pay: $35/hour (Get paid weekly!)
* Full-time, long-term opportunity
* Monday to Friday schedule
* Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
* RRSP Matching
* Tool Allowances
* Steady work in a clean, regulated facility
* Be part of Canada’s leading shipbuilding team with over 130 years of excellence

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