- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
At heightsConfined spacesNoisyDusty
Work setting
ConstructionCommercialAgriculture
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 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 sitesEstimate costs and materialsMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Carpenter Trade CertificationFirst Aid Certificate
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools
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 supervision
Own tools/equipment
ToolsSafety equipment/gearSteel-toed safety bootsHard hatSafety glasses/gogglesSafety vest
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
MorningDay
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers