Carpenter

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Skills and Abilities

Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- 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
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Estimate costs and materials
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Equipment and machinery experience
- Hand tools
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Work with minimal supervision
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth