carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Residential

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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer