carpenter helper

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bushing guns
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Pipelines
• Residential
• Water mains

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Bonus