carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

Responsibilities

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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Working at heights training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer