construction carpenter
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. Carpentry/carpenter. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Construction. Commercial. Industrial.
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.
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
- Instruct apprentices.
- Supervise other workers.
Supervision:
3-4 people.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Hand tools.
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:
- Tools.
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety vest.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
Other benefits:
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Learning/training paid by employer.