carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Noisy.
• Dusty.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

Construction.

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.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Health benefits:

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

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.