Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Dusty
Work setting
- Construction
- Various locations
- Renovation
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
Responsibilities
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
- Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Instruct apprentices
- Supervise other workers
- Estimate costs and materials
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics