Carpenter

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 to 90 hours bi-weekly
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

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

- Construction
- Various locations
- Renovation
- Commercial
**Tasks**:

- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Survey building locations and levels
- Instruct apprentices
- Supervise other workers
- Estimate costs and materials
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Carpenter Trade Certification
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
- First Aid Certificate
- Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
**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
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
**Other benefits**:

- On-site recreation and activities
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available