Jobs in Nova Scotia (16,288 jobs)

Jobs across Nova Scotia, Canada. Choose a city or town to search nearby.

16,288 listings · 2,305 employers Counted Nov 11, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (733 listings), Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health (674 listings), Nova Scotia Health Authority (510 listings).

Common roles: Cashier, Retail sales associate, Cook.

1,809 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	19.89	1,365
CAD / year	71,559.70	392

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 10% hybrid, 89% on-site, 1% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Jobs in Nova Scotia

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J.D. Irving, Limited

Hardware/Tools Associate

888 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1R9, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.

At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers.

Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work.

If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

Join one. Grow with many.

As a Sales Associate, you will help the customers to fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates can make recommendations which solve customers' problems and enhance their shopping experience.

This position will be focused on sales, customer service and product knowledge within the Paint department, but will also be cross-trained in other departments within the store.

Responsibilities

Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution(s) for their projects
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
Produce quotes, material lists and follows up
Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently
Continually learn about products and market conditions

Qualifications

Excellent communication and team player
Sales and customer service experience preferred
Possess a high level of attention to details
Ability to lift 55 lbs
Open availability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D365) used to process orders
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing

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Responsibilities

The associate will drive sales through customer engagement, suggestive selling, and expert product recommendations within the hardware and paint departments. They are also responsible for maintaining safety standards, processing orders, and resolving customer challenges efficiently.

Requirements

Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to lift 55 lbs, and a high level of attention to detail. A Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required, along with open availability for rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Product knowledge
Communication
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Suggestive selling
Problem solving
Safety compliance
Computer literacy
D365
Inventory management

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Keywords

Retail
Hardware
Tools
Sales Associate
Customer Service
D365
Building Supplies
Inventory
Product Knowledge
Safety
Merchandising
Point of Sale
Order Processing
Material Lists
Home Improvement

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