Shop Assistant
Morris Island, NS
Boudreau's Boat Building
Posting last updated:
June 24, 2026
Overview
We build and refit high-end yachts on Morris Island, NS. This role keeps the shop organized and
flowing so our skilled crew can focus on yacht work instead of losing time hunting for tools, moving
their own materials, or fighting chaos. No yacht-building experience required — we’re looking for
someone who cares about organization and moves efficiently.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain 5S Standards — Keep order across all color-coded zones, plus the work-in-progress
(WIP) and transportation stations that keep jobs moving:
■ Green — Fiberglass
■ Pink — Shared
■ Yellow — Shared
■ White — Rigging & Welding
■ Orange — Carpentry
■ Blue — Cabinetry & Finishing
Material Movement & Logistics — Move materials between projects and keep them flowing
where they’re needed.
Battery Inventory & Charging — Daily audits, returning strays to their home zones, and
keeping chargers plugged in and ready.
Tool Restocking — Return tools to their home zones so the crew always finds what they need.
Staging & Containment — Stage materials for upcoming jobs and keep the dust-free room
organized.
Waste Management & Cleanup — Keep the shop clean, clear, and safe.
Gopher Work — Move heavy items and haul materials to and from projects and the yard.
Accurate Time Logging — Track your time by project for billing, switching your timesheet as
you move between jobs through the day.
Skills & Qualifications
Attention to Detail — You notice when something’s out of place and put it right.
Follows Systems — You respect a process and keep it running the way it’s designed.
Clear on Priorities — Able to take direction from multiple crew leads without losing track of what
matters most.
Reliable & Punctual — You show up, on time, ready to work.
Coachable — No specialized yacht experience needed; we’ll teach you. We just need someone
who cares about organization and efficiency.
Working Conditions
Full-time, year-round on site
Compensation
Above Typical Pay — $18–$20/hr, higher than standard janitorial, because a well-run shop directly drives crew productivity and revenue.
No Daily Chaos — Clear priorities set every morning by the Shop Foreman.
A Real Growth Path — Prove yourself and get cross-trained into basic shop tasks, scaling into more responsibility over time.
Year-Round Work — Steady, stable employment in a sector usually plagued by seasonal shutdowns.
To Apply
Send your resume or reach out for a quick conversation — no yacht-building experience required. If you care about organization and efficiency, we want to hear from you.
Nikki · (902) 307-3591 · Nikki@boudreausboatbuilding.ca
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