carpenter
The role involves reading blueprints to prepare layouts and assembling structures using wood, steel, and other materials. Responsibilities include building foundations, installing roof systems, and performing renovations on various residential and industrial structures.
- On-site
- Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Apply by Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Construction Various locations 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 Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Hand tools Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Physically demanding Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Team player
What you’ll do
The role involves reading blueprints to prepare layouts and assembling structures using wood, steel, and other materials. Responsibilities include building foundations, installing roof systems, and performing renovations on various residential and industrial structures.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and between 3 to 5 years of carpentry experience. A criminal record check is required, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks is essential.
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Blueprint Reading
- Layout Preparation
- Woodworking
- Steel Assembly
- Foundation Building
- Roofing Systems
- Window and Door Installation
- Renovation
- Hand Tools
- Measuring Tools
- Building Code Compliance
- Client Focus
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
