Painter jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 364
Employers: 304

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.13Across 214 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: <1%1 listing
On-site: 95%347 listings

Not specified: 4% (16 listings)

Employers hiring include Brant Community Healthcare System (14), The Byng Group (6), LOW PRICE INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTING CONTRACTORS CORP (5).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

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.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Painter
High Hit Painting Ltd.
Surrey, BC
- From $36.7 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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CP
Painter
Can Paint
Parksville, BC
- From $28 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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UC
Painter
Unideco Commercial Residential LTD
Calgary, AB
- From $25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Painter
West Fraser Developments Ltd.
Surrey, BC
- From $28 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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Painter
AccorHotel
Lake Louise, AB
- Full-time
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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DH
Full Time Painter
DT Home Reno
Liverpool, NS
- Full-time
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Journeyman - Painter
Abbotsford School District
Abbotsford, BC
- Full-time
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Painter & Decorator
HealthCareersInSask.ca
North Battleford, SK
- Full-time
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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Painter (Afternoons)
Walters Group
Brant, ON
- Full-time
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Painter
Arrow
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
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Painter
Edison Properties Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Painter to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a variety of interior and exterior painting…
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Painter
Apex Industries Inc.
Moncton, NB
- Full-time
APEX Industries is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter to join our Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group. This is full-time role reporting to the Special Processing Supervisor.
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BC
Painter/Journeyperson
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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Painter
IICRC
Comox, BC
- Full-time
We are currently looking for an experienced Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate takes pride in p
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Painter
ServiceMaster Restore of North Vancouver Island
Comox, BC
- $26 to $30 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are currently looking for an experienced Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate takes pride in p
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Painter- Chelsea Hotel - Toronto
Langham Hotel
Canada
- Full-time
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Painter & Decorator
UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering
Fredericton, NB
- Full-time
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Painter & Decorator
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
- Full-time

UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering

Painter & Decorator

Fredericton, NB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Experience: 3 years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Painting Trade with a concentration on maintenance.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 26, 2026

Original job description

Discover

The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB

In-person

Skilled Trades and Labour

Experienced

Full-time

$30.34 / hour

Competition Number: #050-26.27

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Closing Date: November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

What We Offer

Full-Time | (3 Year) Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

The nature of the work will vary, depending on the task, and may be in or outdoors under varying conditions.
The work may involve working at high levels from scaffolding, ladders, or mechanical lifts.
Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, and work from ladders or in cramped quarters or confined spaces.

Salary Range: $30.34 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Paint Shop Foreperson, this Painter & Decorator position is skilled maintenance and repair work in the painting and decorating trade at the journeyperson level.

Work as a painter and decorator alone or as a member of a crew employed on maintenance and construction.
Apply finishes to exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings and equipment with a brush roller, spray gun, sponge, or rag.
Prepare surfaces for painting, repainting, or decorating.
Erect scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment to safety standards for work at heights.
Mix paint according to colour or other characteristics.
Measure, match, install/re-install, and trim paper and other fabrics or materials.
Use all tools and equipment safely.
Perform drywall finishing and veneer plastering.
Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job, as needed.
Allocate and supervise the work of Trades helpers and/or Labourers, as required.
Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
Apply safety precautions, as may be required, to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
Responsible for the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
Perform other related duties as required.

What You Bring

Formal basic education as required by the NB Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Painter and Decorator Trade.
Must possess a valid current license to practice the Painting and Decorating Trade in the Province of New Brunswick.
Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code, and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.
A combination of the above education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

3 years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Painting Trade with a concentration on maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches with diagrams.
Ability to work with other tradespeople.
Versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.

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Responsibilities

Apply paint and decorative finishes to building surfaces, fixtures, and equipment, and prepare surfaces for painting or decorating. Safely use trade tools and access equipment, perform drywall and plaster finishing, estimate job materials and labour, and coordinate helpers as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must meet New Brunswick journeyperson education standards for the Painter and Decorator trade and hold a valid provincial licence to practise. The role also requires familiarity with the National Building Code and New Brunswick Health and Safety Act; three years of diversified journeyperson painting experience focused on maintenance is an additional strength.

Skills

Painting and Decorating
Surface Preparation
Interior and Exterior Finishing
Drywall Finishing
Veneer Plastering
Paint Mixing and Colour Matching
Wallpaper and Fabric Installation
Scaffolding and Ladder Safety
Reading Drawings and Sketches
Job Estimating
Tool and Equipment Safety
Work Allocation and Supervision
Maintenance and Repair
Building Code Knowledge
Workplace Health and Safety

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Aid
Wellness Programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Painter and Decorator
Journeyperson
Painting Trade Licence
Surface Preparation
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Brush
Roller
Spray Gun
Paint Mixing
Colour Matching
Wallpaper Installation
Fabric Installation
Drywall Finishing
Veneer Plastering
Scaffolding
Ladders
Mechanical Lifts
Job Estimating
Labour and Materials
Trade Tools
Maintenance and Repair
Construction
National Building Code
New Brunswick Health and Safety Act
Workplace Safety
Reading Drawings
Sketches and Diagrams

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