Carpentry foreman/woman
Dream Stairs And Railings
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Green job Help – Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Custom Work
- Renovation
- Historical restoration
- Custom cabinet shop
- Millwork shop
- Residential
- Manufacturing or production
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare production and other reports
- Recommend measures to improve productivity
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Supervise workers and projects
- Co-ordinate and schedule activities
- Oversee apprenticeship training
- Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
- Train or arrange for training
- Prepare bids
- Estimate costs and materials
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Set up equipment
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Recommend personnel actions
- Establish methods to meet work schedules
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Supervision
- Carpenters
- 3-4 people
- Cabinetmakers
- Apprentices
- Trades helpers
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
- Carpenter Trade Certification
- Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
- Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CADD Course
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Working at heights training
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Overtime required
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers