carpenter

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 34 to 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

At heights

Dusty

Work setting

Commercial

Industrial

Residential

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

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

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Handling heavy loads

Overtime required

Physically demanding

Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles