carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Lumber/forestry industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• 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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Survey building locations and levels
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan