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General Labourer - job post

East River Shipyard Ltd.
East River, NS
$18–$30 an hour - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • $18–$30 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

East River, NS

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking

Full job description

General Laborer – Shipyard Operations

Locations: East River Shipyard and Lunenburg Shipyard

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

East River Shipyard and Lunenburg Shipyard are working shipyards serving commercial and recreational vessels throughout Nova Scotia. Our teams provide vessel services, maintenance, and operational support in a fast-paced marine environment. We are currently seeking dependable and hardworking General Labourers to support day-to-day shipyard operations.

Position Overview

General Labourers assist the shipyard service team with a variety of physical and operational tasks to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This position is well suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, and being part of a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with general labour tasks throughout the marina and shipyard
  • Support vessel service operations and shipyard activities
  • Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment from trucks and vessels
  • Transport materials and tools to and from work areas
  • Maintain cleanliness of vessels, docks, piers, and work areas
  • Sort and organize materials such as lumber, metals, and equipment
  • Assist with yard maintenance and operational support tasks
  • Maintain and store tools and equipment properly at the end of the workday
  • Follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Perform other general duties as required to support shipyard operations

Qualifications

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in marine services, shipyard work, construction, or general labour considered an asset
  • Experience handling tools, equipment, or heavy materials is beneficial
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift materials as required
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Skills

  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently under deadlines
  • Basic understanding of marine or shipyard operations is considered an assetWork Environment
  • Outdoor shipyard and marina environment
  • Physical labour including lifting, carrying, and moving materials
  • Working around vessels, docks, and marine equipment
  • Safety training and required PPE provided
  • Equipment operation experience
  • Fork lift certification
  • Fall arrest certification please

Work Environment

  • Outdoor shipyard and marina environment
  • Physical labour including lifting, carrying, and moving materials
  • Working around vessels, docks, and marine equipment
  • Safety training and required PPE provide

* salary based on experience and qualifications

Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • East River, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Labour: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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