Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Noisy

Work setting

ConstructionVarious locationsRenovationResidential

Level of expertise

Maintenance and repair

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 materialsFit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardwareInstruct apprenticesMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishmentsUtilize hand and power toolsInspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standardsInspect subcontractors work to ensure quality and conformity with plans and specificationsFit and assemble components using hand and power toolsEnsure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal controlEnsure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codesCut materials using power tools or by handPerform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repairEnsure safety procedures are followed

Type of product

Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Parts specialization

Carpentry/woodworking machinery

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingWork with minimal supervisionAbility to work independently

Personal suitability

AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationReliabilityTeam player

Employment terms options

Overtime required

Workplace information

On the road job

Other benefits

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Windows and Doors

Open Positions

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