- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
ConstructionVarious locations
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 systemsSchedule and co-ordinate work on sitesEstimate costs and materialsMaintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishmentsCut materials using power tools or by hand
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Combination of sitting, standing, walkingHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadPhysically demandingTight deadlines
Own tools/equipment
ToolsSafety equipment/gearSteel-toed safety bootsHard hatSafety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
AccurateEfficient interpersonal skills
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week