framing carpenter
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
Work setting:
Various locations.
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.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Fast-paced environment.
Weight handling:
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .