carpenter
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Noisy.
- Dusty.
Work setting:
- Construction.
- Various locations.
- Commercial.
- Urban area.
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.
- Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
Transportation/travel information:
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
Other benefits.