carpenter

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week