- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 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
- Industrial
- Residential
Level of expertise
Maintenance and repair
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
- Instruct apprentices
- Supervise other workers
- Estimate costs and materials
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation / travel information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Work with minimal supervision
Own tools / equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment / gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses / goggles
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Punctuality
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- 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?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Workplace information
On the road job
Financial benefits
Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
6 days ago