carpenter

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Tasks

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Survey building locations and levels
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week