carpenter

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Renovation.
• Residential.

Tasks:

• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Carpenter Trade Certification.
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.

Own tools/equipment:

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

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Travel insurance.