carpenter helper

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Chippers
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Other benefits