Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 37.5 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : 2 years to less than 3 yearsor equivalent experienceWork site environment
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Construction
- Various locations
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Renovation
- Willing to relocate
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
- 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
- Survey building locations and levels
- 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
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation / travel information
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics