carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Dusty.

Work setting:

Construction. Various locations. Renovation. Commercial. Residential.

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.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Hand tools.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Team player.
• Punctuality.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.