carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

Commercial

Industrial

Residential

Level of expertise

Maintenance and repair

Tasks

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

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

Large workload

Physically demanding

Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 hours per week