construction carpenter

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Various locations.
• Commercial.
• Residential.

Tasks:

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Working at heights training.
• First Aid Certificate.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.