- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 35 to 47 hours per week
- Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Construction
- Various locations
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Renovation
- Willing to relocate
- 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
- Survey building locations and levels
- Supervise other workers
- Estimate costs and materials
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Carpenter Trade Certification
- Working at heights training
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
- Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
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
- Work under pressure
Own tools / equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment / gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses / goggles
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
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