carpenter

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Institutional

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
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week