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TRADES WORKER III

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Trades Worker III for plant maintenance at the Labrador Grenfell Zone in Labrador City. The role oversees and assigns staff, coordinates supplies and work across 13 community clinics, and provides trade expertise in electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. The posting states 75 hours bi-weekly on days, a CG-35 salary of CAD 33.60 to 37.49 per hour plus a Labrador Allowance, and is open until filled.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and assign duties to maintenance staff
  • Oversee preventative maintenance programs
  • Prepare cost estimates and requisition materials
  • Lead the CMMS work order system
  • Organize staff meetings and work schedules

Requirements summary:

  • Journeyperson certification in carpentry, plumbing, electrical or mechanical
  • Minimum 5 years hospital construction experience
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Class V driver's licence
  • Computer skills in Excel and Word

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Employer posting date
2026-08-25
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMechanical & electrical trades
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Hospital or clinic, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsJourneyperson certification
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedPaid training, Home office allowance

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LABRADOR CITY

TRADES WORKER III
Labrador Grenfell Zone - RCH PLANT MAINTENANCE
Permanent Full-time
NAPE HS
55889POS
Hours75 hours bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary

CG-35 (CAD33.60 - CAD37.49 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance.

For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Competition NumberVAC0028486
Posted Date2026-08-26
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualificationsThe purpose of this position is to oversee and assign duties to staff and provide coordination of the supplies and work for the 13 Community Clinic’s including Black Tickle, Cartwright, Charlottetown, Hopedale, Makkovik, Mary’s Hr, Nain, Natuashish, North West River, Port Hope Simpson, Postville, Rigolet, & St. Lewis. The Tradesperson III is responsible to provide trade expertise to employees under supervision and to participate in the repair, maintenance and alteration of electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing systems and equipment. This position reports directly to the Regional Director of Physical Infrastructure Support for Labrador-Grenfell Zone.

Qualifications:

Journeyperson certification in either Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical or mechanical.
Supervisory experience in Hospital construction/renovation setting preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience with construction in hospital setting.
Successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Code of Conduct.
Class V Driver’s license.
Computer skills and ability to work with email, Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Ability to work independently and exercise considerable judgment and initiative in performing duties.
Ability to demonstrate previous experience in management or leadership roles.

Duties (Include but not limited to):

Ensures all work is in accordance with the National Building and Fire Code.
Ensures compliance with specification, HAZMAT regulations and “ Nosocomial illness caused by Construction Policy and Protocol.
Oversees and participates in any preventative maintenance programs.
Prepares cost estimates for moderate to large projects; requisitions materials, keeps records, reviews material lists and quotes prepared by trade’s staff.
Assists staff with the ordering and supply of material to complete routine maintenance and improvements in facilities.
Leader for CMMS work order system.
Organizes monthly staff meetings with all staff to discuss ongoing departmental developments and issues.
Leads the hiring process of new maintenance employees and the annual performance appraisals of all employees under his/her supervision.
Directs all staff by delegating duties and responsibilities. Organizing work schedules including approval of leave.
Performs other related duties as required.

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