Job Description

Industrial Painter, Full Time

MacKinnon & Olding has an immediate need for Painters to join its team in Nova Scotia. This position is Monday-Friday (weekends as needed).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

What you will do

Application and/or removal of protective coatings Necessary maintenance of tools and equipment Ensure the most effective use of all equipment and materials on contract Operate the equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, or otherwise prepare items for application of paint, lacquer, or other protective coatings Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items; Clean and maintain painting and coating equipment; Adopt safe working practices and promote safety awareness; Inspect surfaces for contamination and complete surface preparations prior to applications; Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Your background

1 year experience in Industrial painting Experience in steel hand/power tool cleaning, abrasive blasting, water jetting and/or spray painting would be considered an asset Must be living in Nova Scotia and part of the local trade union

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance.

CORE SKILLS:

What you bring to the company

Positive can-do Attitude Ability to work as a team Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines Ability to work well under pressure Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay Rate:

$17.88-$35.75

Vacation Pay:

$1.43-$2.86

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A little bit about MacKinnon & Olding

MacKinnon & Olding, a Crosbie Member Company (M&O), is one of Eastern Canada's leading providers of onshore industrial services to the marine construction sector. An ISO 9001 and COR-NSCSA certified company, M&O's trained and certified workforce offers a suite of trade solutions. Specializing in flooring, insulation, painting & coatings, scaffolding and surface preparation, M&O's dedicated multi-trade teams safely deliver the best quality solution at every stage of the project life cycle.

MacKinnon & Olding was honoured to receive the 2024 Construction Safety Nova Scotia Best Safety Culture Award. The award recognizes excellence in an organization's OHS culture, strong safety leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and employees who take accountability for safety. Additionally, in 2022, M&O received an Honourable Mention for the OHS Culture Award by OHS Canada and in 2021, Construction Safety Nova Scotia awarded M&O the Innovation Award for developing its Blast Pot Operations program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

10 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS (B3B): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you lived in Canada for 5 years continuously and therefore able to obtain your Controlled Goods and Reliability Clearance? How many years of industrial painting experience do you have?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-15