carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Residential
• Residential construction
• Custom Work
• Residential/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Wood
• Metal
• Concrete products

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program