- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
NoisyDustyOutdoors
Work setting
ConstructionVarious locationsRenovationCommercialResidential
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 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 sitesSupervise other workersMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
3-4 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadPhysically demandingTight deadlines
Government programs
Recognized employer
Workplace information
On the road job
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week