- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work site environment
At heightsNoisyDustyOutdoors
Work setting
ConstructionVarious locationsResidential
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 workers
Supervision
3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
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
Personal suitability
AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsJudgementReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you currently a student?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Flexible hoursMorning
Employment terms options
NightTo be determinedDayWeekend
Financial benefits
BonusMileage paid
Other benefits
Other benefits