carpenter-joiner

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Millwork/pre-fab shopwork
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Survey building locations and levels
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available