carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Industrial

Responsibilities

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
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Carpenter Trade Certification

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work with minimal supervision

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability