Experience

2 to 3 years

Work site environment

• At heights

• Noisy

• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction

• Various locations

• Renovation

• Maintenance and repair

• Commercial

• Residential

ResponsibilitiesTasks

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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

• 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

CredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Carpenter Trade Certification

• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate

Additional informationTransportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Handling heavy loads

• Large workload

• Overtime required

• Physically demanding

• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics

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