- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
Willing to relocateResidentialCommercial
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.Instruct apprenticesStudy 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
Area of specialization
CabinetsFurnitureWindow sashesDoors and door framesMillworkFurniture and cabinet remodelingKitchen cabinets and vanities
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationOwn vehicleWilling to travelPublic transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentAttention to detailStanding for extended periods
Personal suitability
AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationOrganizedTeam playerPunctuality
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?
Support for persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities 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 recognitionOffers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for VeteransProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities 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.)Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees