carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

Construction

Various locations

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

Prepare tenders and quotations

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

Supervise other workers

Estimate costs and materials

Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicle

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Large workload

Physically demanding

Tight deadlines

Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

Accurate

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Reliability

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 hours per week