Carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: At heights. Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Construction. Various locations. Residential. 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. 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. Instruct apprentices. Estimate costs and materials. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel regularly. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. To be determined. Day. Overtime required. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.