Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

ConstructionCommercialIndustrialResidential

Tasks

Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirementsPrepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring toolsMeasure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materialsBuild foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systemsFit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardwareSurvey building locations and levelsInstruct apprenticesMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadPhysically demandingTight deadlinesWork with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety bootsHard hatSafety vest

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsJudgementReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsPunctuality

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Early morningEvening

Employment terms options

MorningDay

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care plan

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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