carpenter

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Millwork / pre-fab shopwork
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

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
• 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

• Lifting device

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available