Carpenter

Job summary

Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches; prepare code-compliant layouts; and measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join construction materials. Build and repair structural components, install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings, and hardware, and supervise other workers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work 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 Supervise other workers Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Pension 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 youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches; prepare code-compliant layouts; and measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join construction materials. Build and repair structural components, install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings, and hardware, and supervise other workers.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 year to less than 2 years of experience are specified. The role requires on-site work; no additional certifications or other qualifications are listed.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Blueprint Reading
• Interpreting Drawings and Sketches
• Layout Preparation
• Building Code Compliance
• Measuring
• Cutting and Shaping Materials
• Material Assembly and Joining
• Foundation Construction
• Floor Beam Installation
• Subflooring
• Wall and Roof System Construction
• Window and Door Installation
• Stair Installation
• Moulding and Hardware Installation
• Worker Supervision
• Repair and Renovation

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction