Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

At heightsNoisyDustyOutdoorsWet/damp

Work setting

ConstructionRenovationCommercialResidentialUrban area

Level of expertise

Maintenance and repair

Tasks

Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirementsMeasure, 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 hardwareSchedule and co-ordinate work on sitesInstruct apprenticesSupervise other workersWaterproof, damp proof and restore surfacesRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadPhysically demandingTight deadlinesWork with minimal supervisionStanding for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety bootsHard hat

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communicationTeam playerFlexibility

Screening questions

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

Employment terms options

MorningDay

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care plan

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Open Positions

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