carpenter

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Construction Various locations Renovation Commercial Millwork/pre-fab shopwork Residential 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Personal protective equipment (PPE) training Working at heights training Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Fall Arrest Protection Training Course Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Hand tools Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Own vehicle Willing to travel Willing to travel regularly Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Tight deadlines Work with minimal supervision Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Punctuality Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage

The carpenter is responsible for reading blueprints to prepare layouts and assembling materials made of wood, steel, and other substitutes. Key tasks include building foundations, erecting walls and roof systems, and installing windows, doors, and hardware.

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience and a non-university certificate or diploma in a related field. Required certifications include WHMIS, Fall Arrest Protection, and Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS).

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Blueprint Reading
• Layout Preparation
• Woodworking
• Steel Framing
• Foundation Building
• Window and Door Installation
• Moulding Installation
• Hand Tools
• Equipment Operation
• Client Focus
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Judgement

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 15, 2026