General Construction jobs in Nova Scotia
Heavy Civil Construction Personnel
Easily applyNova Construction Co. Ltd.Antigonish, NS- $18–$36 an hour
- Full-time +2
- We offer competitive wages depending on experience and role, along with accommodations and living out allowances when working on projects outside of commutable…
Labourer
Easily applyUrgently hiringWilkins DevelopmentsTruro, NS- $20–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- Perform general manual labour on excavation and construction sites.
- Previous construction or labour experience is preferred but not required.
Labourer
Easily applyUrgently hiringWilkins DevelopmentsTruro, NS- $20–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- Perform general manual labour on excavation and construction sites.
- Previous construction or labour experience is preferred but not required.
General Labourer- Machine Shop
Easily applyMacGregors Industrial GroupNew Glasgow, NS- Up to $22 an hour
- Full-time +1
- Monday to Friday
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Company pension
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Continued growth and expansion have resulted in the need for a full-time General Laborer.
- The standard working schedule would be 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru…
View similar jobs with this employerSite Superintendent
Easily applyNewDora Construction LimitedKentville, NS- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacation
- 10 years’ experience supervising construction projects.
- Ensure proper building details and methods of construction are adhered to.
Construction Site Supervisor
Easily applyShoreham DevelopmentHalifax, NS B3P 2R3- Full-time
- Monday to Friday +3
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Language training provided
- RRSP match
- Company events
- Familiarity with construction estimating techniques and budgeting processes.
- Construction: 1-2 year (Min).
- Knowledge of quality control practices within the…
Machine Operator/Labourer
Easily applyTown of AntigonishAntigonish, NS B2G 2C4- $32.13–$33.50 an hour
- Temporary +1
- Monday to Friday
- Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering important sidewalk construction and rehabilitation projects, while also supporting broader Public Works…
View similar jobs with this employerSite Superintendent
Easily applyNewDora Construction LimitedDartmouth, NS- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacation
- 10 years’ experience supervising construction projects.
- Ensure proper building details and methods of construction are adhered to.
- Defence Construction CanadaNova Scotia
- $93,938–$122,116 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, architecture and engineering.
- Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may…
Civil Excavation Foreman (Operator)
Easily applyRLS Contracting LimitedHalifax, NS- $29–$33 an hour
- Full-time
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Company car
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- 3–5+ years supervisory experience in civil construction.
- We are seeking an experienced Civil Excavation Foreman (Operator) to lead earthworks crews on…
Drill Operator (Large Diameter)
Easily applyUrgently hiringCanada Geo-Solutions, Inc.Canada- $40–$65 an hour
- Full-time
- Home weekends
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- We are seeking Drill Operators for specialty geotechnical construction techniques such as deep foundation and ground-improvement projects.
Lead Carpenter
Easily applyOften replies in 1 dayBig Sky Builders IncPort Williams, NS- $30–$32 an hour
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- This role involves working on diverse projects such as restoration, cabinetry, roofing, and general construction.
Skilled Carpenter
Easily applyNewUltimate Windows, Doors & MoreHalifax, NS B3S 1A2- $30–$34 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Designated paid holidays
- Apply general construction knowledge to ‘best practice’ installation and/or servicing of windows, doors, hardware, and specialty components – replacement and…
Marine Service Technician
Easily applyEast River Shipyard Ltd.East River, NS- $37,000–$52,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Monday to Friday +2
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Perform service, repair, construction, and/or installation on recreational and commercial vessels.
- To assist the shipyard service operations by contributing to…
- Wurth Canada LimitedHalifax, NS
- $70,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- Dental care
- Paid sick leave
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacation
- Our Wurth sales team caters to clients from a range of different industries such as Automotive- dealerships, garages, and body shops, Cargo – heavy-duty…
- Maritime Door and Window Ltd.Halifax, NS
- $90,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP match
- Existing relationships with builders, general contractors, or property developers in Atlantic Canada.
- Comfort working independently in a hybrid environment…
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Heavy Civil Construction Personnel - job post
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Pay
- $18–$36 an hour
Job type
- Temporary
- Seasonal
- Full-time
Location
Full job description
Nova Construction Co. Ltd. (Nova) is a driving force in the road building industry. Over the years, Nova has built, upgraded and/or paved more than 500 miles of highway in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for the provincial and federal governments. Well known for our expertise in “earth moving”, Nova produces aggregates, pavements (highways, roads, parking lots and driveways), builds bridges and marine infrastructure and operates open pit mines for coal and gypsum.
Due to an increase in 2026-2027 contract work, we are looking to hire for the following roles on various projects through-out Nova Scotia.
· Asphalt Plant Operators & Personnel,
· Asphalt Equipment Operators – Rollers & Pavers,
· Blasters,
· Crushing Plant Operators & Personnel,
· Drillers and Drilling Assistants,
· Formwork Carpenters,
· Heavy Equipment Operators – Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Rollers & Off-Road Haul Trucks,
· Heavy Equipment Mechanic (mobile),
· Labourers – General, Concrete, & Asphalt,
· Pipe Layers,
· Traffic Control Personnel,
· Truck Drivers – Class 1 & Class 3,
· Truck & Transport Mechanic,
We offer competitive wages depending on experience and role, along with accommodations and living out allowances when working on projects outside of commutable range from ones’ home. Transportation to projects sites from our Antigonish and Digby operations. Pay rate based on experience.
If interested, please submit your resume to careers@nova-construction.ca with the position of interest in the subject line or go online at www.nova-construction.ca/employment to apply by completing the Employment Application Form.
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00-$36.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: On the road