carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Construction
Various locations
Tasks
Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
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
Prepare tenders and quotations
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
Supervise other workers
Estimate costs and materials
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Work with minimal supervision
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Reliability
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 hours per week Read more