carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Various locations.
• Renovation.

Tasks:

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• 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.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.