carpenter helper

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Noisy.
• Dusty.

Work setting:

• Various locations.
• Construction site.

Tasks:

• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Assist in demolishing buildings.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Perform routine maintenance work.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Reciprocating saws.
• Grinding machine.
• Jackhammers.
• Air guns.
• Nail guns.
• Drills.
• Chain saw.
• Sledgehammer.
• Hand tools.

Construction specialization:

Residential.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Morning.
• Day.

Support for youths:

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