Carpenter

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements

Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

• 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

• Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies
• Inspect wood products for conformance to quality standards
• Inspect assemblies for alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit and quality of workmanship
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Own tools/equipment
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality