carpenter
The role involves preparing cost estimates, reading blueprints, and constructing foundations, walls, and roof systems. Responsibilities also include installing fixtures, supervising workers, and maintaining wooden structures across various industrial and residential sites.
- On-site
- Brampton, ON
- Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Apply by Aug 13, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Noisy Dusty Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs 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 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 Operate CADD and other computer software systems Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Tight deadlines Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent written communication Judgement Reliability Team player
What you’ll do
The role involves preparing cost estimates, reading blueprints, and constructing foundations, walls, and roof systems. Responsibilities also include installing fixtures, supervising workers, and maintaining wooden structures across various industrial and residential sites.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and between 7 months to 1 year of experience. The role requires physical stamina for heavy loads and the ability to work in noisy, dusty environments.
Other relevant skills
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- Blueprint Reading
- Cost Estimation
- Layout Preparation
- Woodworking
- Steel Framing
- Foundation Building
- Roof System Installation
- Window and Door Installation
- CADD Software
- Site Coordination
- Apprentice Instruction
- Supervision
- Renovation
- Measuring Tools
- Tendering
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 13, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
