- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
IndustrialResidentialCommercialRenovation
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 jointsApply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished productsMaintain clean and safe work environmentEstimate costs and materialsRepair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
Parts specialization
Carpentry/woodworking machinery
Area of specialization
CabinetsFurnitureFurniture and cabinet remodelingKitchen cabinets and vanitiesRenovating and restoring
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentAttention to detailStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsSafety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
AccurateExcellent written communicationOrganizedTeam playerPunctuality
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
MorningDay
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care planVision care benefits
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
