CAREERS

MacKinnon & Olding is aa family business, and we treat our employees like family. We are proud to have generations of families work with M&O and have senior employees mentoring their children and grandchildren within the company. M&O is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and a respectful work environment and embracing diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility. 

INDUSTRIAL SCAFFOLDER

MacKinnon & Olding has an immediate need for Scaffolders to join its team in Nova Scotia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Erect, inspect, repair, dismantle, maintain and identify system, tube and clamp scaffolds

• Design scaffolds to site requirements and material specifications in accordance with company

• Ensure fall protection methods are available, adequate and maintained on scaffold assemblies

• Undertake discipline work scopes as required

• Adopt safe working practices and promote safety awareness

• Assess the type and location of scaffold required to follow the self-certification and inspection

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• Ensure that all scaffolds are built, inspected and dismantled in accordance with MacKinnon &

  Olding scaffold procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nova Scotia Fall Protection

• Nova Scotia Confined Space Entry

• Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS)2015

• Experience with erection of system, tube and clamp scaffolding

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

CORE SKILLS

• 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

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INDUSTRIAL PAINTER

MacKinnon & Olding has an immediate need for Painters to join its team in Nova Scotia and Quebec. This position has potential for a Monday – Friday schedule or 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation based on location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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

• 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

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

CORE SKILLS

• Positive can-do attitude

• Ability to work as a team

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to work in adverse conditions

HSE COORDINATOR

MacKinnon & Olding is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Coordinator to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Manager, HSEQ, the HSE Coordinator will ensure compliance with HSEQ management systems and foster a strong safety culture at their primary work site at Irving Shipbuilding, while influencing across M&O worksites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine site inspections and prepare reports on corrective and preventative actions

• Engage with clients, employees, and project teams to promote a consistent HSE message and enhance safety culture

• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends, and implement best practices

• Participate in internal/external audits and assist in report preparation

• Perform accident/incident investigations and develop follow-up action plans

• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental activities (e.g., FLRA, toolbox meetings, hazard analysis).

• Conduct new hire orientations and support HSE requirements with a focus on safety culture improvement

• Assist with case management and return-to-work requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in OHS, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of HSEQ experience in an industrial setting with field experience

• OH&S designation (CRSP, CHSC, NCSO, CSS, CSO) or in progress

• Ability to achieve security clearance for site access

• Ability to manage client HSEQ software (Cognibox, ISNetworld, EHS Insight)

CORE SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team with excellent relationship-building skills

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

GENERAL APPLICATION

MacKinnon & Olding is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and a respectful work environment.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
If you do not see a current job posting that you are interested in and qualified for, you can send your
resume to office@mac-old.com, and your information will be retained in our general job information
database.

As an ISO 9001 certified company, M&O is committed to striving for excellence and meeting high standards
in our work. We are also committed to safeguarding controlled goods in Canada and are registered
members of the national Controlled Goods and Contract Security Programs.