Carpenter

  • Bracebridge
  • Vision Contracting Ltd.

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

  • Experience: 5 years or more

  • or equivalent experience Work site environment :

  • At heights

  • Noisy

  • Dusty Work setting :

  • Construction

  • Various locations Tasks :

  • 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

  • Prepare tenders and quotations

  • 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

  • Instruct apprentices

  • Supervise other workers

  • Estimate costs and materials

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

  • 5-10 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Carpenter Trade Certification

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) training

  • Working at heights training

  • First Aid Certificate

  • CPR Certificate

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

  • Carpenter Red Seal Certificate Security and safety :

  • Bondable

  • Criminal record check Transportation/travel information :

  • Own transportation

  • Own vehicle

  • Willing to travel regularly

  • Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Physically demanding

  • Tight deadlines Own tools/equipment :

  • Tools

  • Safety equipment/gear

  • Steel-toed safety boots

  • Hard hat

  • Safety glasses/goggles Personal suitability :

  • Accurate

  • Client focus

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Excellent written communication

  • Judgement

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Values and ethics Screening questions :

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Health benefits :

  • Dental plan

  • Health care plan

  • Vision care benefits