Carpenter

Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years
**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
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Physically demanding
**Screening questions**:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language:
English
- Hours:
35 to 40 hours per week