Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Construction
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
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
Supervise other workers
Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Carpenter Trade Certification
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Willing to travel
Willing to travel regularly
Valid driver's licence
Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Work with minimal supervision
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Workplace information
On the road job
Financial benefits
Gasoline paid
Mileage paid
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site housing options
Other benefits
Transportation provided by employer
Parking available
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