Cheticamp Association for Rights, Education and Support (CARES)

Part-Time Contract

Weekdays On-Call

Description

Cheticamp Association for Rights, Education and Support (CARES) is a not-for-profit organization with over fifty years of experience in supporting individuals living with intellectual, physical and/or mental-health disabilities, in various ways. CARES has four divisions in its portfolio which includes an Adult Day Program, known as the Green Door, and three community homes.

CARES is seeking a new individual to join its team to support the maintenance needs of its operations. The successful individual will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Supervisors on various projects which will include minor renovations and repairs, lawn mowing, and general upkeep of the properties.

Job Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Support Worker

Location: Cheticamp, NS
Job Type: Contractor to start, with further discussions about becoming an employee
Duration: 3 months to determine suitability, then ongoing as needed
Compensation: $30.00 an hour

Hours: 15-20 hours a week, depending on organizational need

Key Responsibilities

·         Performing routine maintenance and repairs on CARES buildings, equipment, and systems

·         Handling basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical tasks and repairs

·         Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

·         Providing own tools and equipment, with CARES providing project materials

·         Maintaining maintenance logs on work performed and reporting major issues to management

Qualifications & Skills

·         Proven work experience in general maintenance or a related field

·         Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently

·         Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

·         Good physical condition and ability to perform manual tasks indoors and outdoors

Contract Requirements

·         Must be legally eligible to work in Nova Scotia

·         Flexible availability to support CARES operations

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter which captures the relevant experience that they would bring to this position. Applications are to be sent to Meaghan Paturel (Executive Director) at: meaghan.paturel@carescheticamp.ca

Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 3:00PM  

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace at CARES, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Opportunity Information

Employer

Cheticamp Association for Rights, Education and Support (CARES)

NOC Code

—

Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

Hourly

Remuneration Per Pay Period

$30.00/hour

Estimated Weekly Hours

15.00

Start Date

May 19th 2026

End Date

—

Language

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Posted on

April 17th 2026

Expires

May 2nd 2026