carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs

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

Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites

Survey building locations and levels

Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Organize and maintain inventory

Clean work area

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Organized

Other benefits

Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 to 42.5 hours per week