carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Millwork/pre-fab shopwork.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• 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.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Install hardware such as knobs and hinges.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• 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.