Framing Carpenter

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Work site environment**:

- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty
**Work setting**:

- Construction
- Residential
**Tasks**:

- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
- Supervise other workers
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Carpenter Trade Certification
- Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available