carpenter rough
The role involves reading blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements and preparing layouts according to building codes. The carpenter will measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials including wood, wood substitutes, and lightweight steel.
- On-site
- Surrey, BC
- Posted Jun 25, 2026
- Apply by Sep 17, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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. Work setting Construction Various locations Commercial 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 Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Personal suitability Reliability Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
The role involves reading blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements and preparing layouts according to building codes. The carpenter will measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials including wood, wood substitutes, and lightweight steel.
Requirements
Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and between one to two years of experience. The role requires the ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.
Other relevant skills
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- Blueprint Reading
- Layout Preparation
- Measuring
- Cutting
- Shaping
- Assembling
- Joining Materials
- Building Code Compliance
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 17, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
