Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

At heightsConfined spacesNoisyDustyOutdoors

Work setting

ConstructionVarious locationsRenovationMillwork/pre-fab shopworkResidential

Level of expertise

Maintenance and repair

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 materialsOperate CADD and other computer software systemsMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationOwn vehicleWilling to travelValid 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/gogglesSafety vest

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationJudgementReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsPunctuality

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?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?

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

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