Carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Dusty. Outdoors. Work setting: Construction. Various locations. Renovation. Residential. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements. 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. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Equipment and machinery experience: Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Work with minimal supervision. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Punctuality. Experience: Experience an asset. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Travel insurance. Variable or compressed work week.