General Labourer – Shipyard Operations
- NS, Canada
- East River Point, NS, Canada
Full-time
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General Labourer – Shipyard Operations
East River Point & Lunenburg
East River Shipyard LTD.
http://www.eastrivershipyard.ca
Posting Last Updated
November 13, 2026
Overview
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.
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities
dependable and hardworking General Labourers to support day-to-day shipyard operations.
Qualifications
Skills & Qualifications
To Apply
Please complete the form on the company website and submit it to be considered for open positions at East River Shipyard. You can also email your resume to jobs@eastrivershipyard.ca. No phone calls, please.
Additional Details (where available)
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https://eastrivershipyard.ca/careers/
General Labourer – Shipyard Operations
East River Point & Lunenburg
East River Shipyard LTD.
http://www.eastrivershipyard.ca
Posting Last Updated
November 13, 2026
Overview
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.
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
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 operationsls throughout Nova Scotia. Our teams provide vessel services, maintenance,
dependable and hardworking General Labourers to support day-to-day shipyard operations.
Qualifications
Skills & 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
- 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 asset
- Fall arrest certification
- Equipment operation experience
- Fork lift certification
- Fall arrest certification
- 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
To Apply
Please complete the form on the company website and submit it to be considered for open positions at East River Shipyard. You can also email your resume to jobs@eastrivershipyard.ca. No phone calls, please.
Additional Details (where available)
Application Form
Job Post on Indeed:
Job Post On Canada Job Bank
Job Post on Facebook:
Job Post On Company Website
https://eastrivershipyard.ca/careers/
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support shipyard and marina operations by moving materials, tools, and equipment, assisting vessel service work, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Follow safety procedures, care for equipment, and perform other general tasks as needed to help projects run efficiently.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; experience in marine services, shipyard work, construction, or general labour is an asset. Candidates should be physically capable of lifting and moving materials, reliable, organized, and able to work safely both independently and as part of a team; forklift experience and fall arrest certification are listed as preferred qualifications.
Skills
- General Labour
- Material Handling
- Loading And Unloading
- Tool And Equipment Handling
- Vessel Services Support
- Shipyard Operations
- Yard Maintenance
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Material Organization
- Safety Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina
- Forklift Operation
- Fall Arrest
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- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Shipyard Operations
- Marine Services
- Vessel Services
- Marina
- Commercial Vessels
- Recreational Vessels
- General Labour
- Material Handling
- Loading And Unloading
- Tools
- Equipment
- Heavy Materials
- Lumber
- Metals
- Yard Maintenance
- Dock Maintenance
- Pier Maintenance
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Safety Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Forklift Certification
- Fall Arrest Certification
- Equipment Operation
- Physical Labour
- Teamwork
- Time Management