Carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

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
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Millwork/pre-fab shopwork
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program