Construction Trade Carpenter

Overview

Languages
English
Education
~ Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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
Outdoors
Work setting
Construction
Various locations
Level of expertise
~ Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities
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
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
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
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
~ Hand tools

Additional information
Security and safety
~ Criminal record check

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
Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Punctuality