Shipwright, Wood

**Work site environment**:

- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty

**Work setting**:

- Construction
- Various locations
- Millwork/pre-fab shopwork

**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

**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines

**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots

**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics

**Green job**:

- Involves supporting green economy sectors

**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan