carpenter, houses

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Instruct apprentices
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits