carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment At heights Confined spaces Dusty Work setting Construction Various locations Renovation Commercial Industrial Residential Level of expertise Maintenance and repair 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 Survey building locations and levels Instruct apprentices Supervise other workers Estimate costs and materials Operate CADD and other computer software systems Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments Supervision 3-4 people Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Large workload Overtime required Physically demanding Tight deadlines Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Excellent oral communication Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week