Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 88 hours bi-weekly
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 5 years or more
or equivalent experience

Work setting

ConstructionVarious locationsRenovationCommercialResidential

Tasks

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costsRead 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 materialsPrepare tenders and quotationsBuild 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 sitesSurvey building locations and levelsInstruct apprenticesSupervise other workersEstimate costs and materialsMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Carpenter Trade CertificationPersonal protective equipment (PPE) trainingWorking at heights trainingFirst Aid CertificateCPR CertificateWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) CertificateFall Arrest Protection Training CourseConstruction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationOwn vehicleValid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

ToolsSafety equipment/gearSteel-toed safety bootsHard hatSafety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationReliabilityTeam playerPunctuality

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

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