carpenter-joiner

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Confined spaces.
• Noisy.
• Dusty.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Various locations.
• Commercial.
• Industrial.
• Millwork/pre-fab shopwork.
• Residential.

Level of expertise:

Maintenance and repair.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Survey building locations and levels.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Supervise other workers.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Supervision:

• 1 to 2 people.
• 3-4 people.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Hand tools.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Own tools/equipment:

• Safety equipment/gear.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety glasses/goggles.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Punctuality.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.

Other benefits:

• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.