framer-carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Construction. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• 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.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Safety equipment/gear.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.