- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work setting
ResidentialCommercial
Tasks
Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and componentsPrepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storageShape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be madeTrim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce jointsSand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plasticsApply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished productsMaintain clean and safe work environmentSupervise other workersEstimate costs and materialsRepair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Area of specialization
CabinetsBuilt-in unitsDoors and door framesMillworkFurniture and cabinet remodelingKitchen cabinets and vanities
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentManual dexterityAttention to detailStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
AccurateOrganizedTeam playerPunctuality
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognitionDoes not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
