- 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
