Carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Construction. Various locations. Renovation. Commercial. Residential. Tasks: 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. Survey building locations and levels. Instruct apprentices. Supervise other workers. Estimate costs and materials. Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Work with minimal supervision. Personal suitability: Accurate. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.