carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Noisy.
• Dusty.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Various locations.
• Renovation.
• Residential.

Level of expertise:

Maintenance and repair.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

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:

• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Overtime required.