carpenter

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• Estimate costs and materials
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37 to 40 hours per week