carpenter

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week