carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers