Carpenter

Job Purpose  
Provides a variety of construction services which may be to construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.

Accountabilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers.
• May prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications Education:

• Completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a 2-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Red seal certification is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years working as a carpenter is an asset but we are also willing to train someone with basic construction knowledge.

Skills:

• Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.
• Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
• Producing work based on aesthetic or functional design concepts.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures such as highways, roads, mines or products.
• Knowledge of public safety and security operations and systems, of policy, regulations and procedures for the protection of people, data and property.
• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making abilities; uses tact and discretion in dealing with others while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within deadlines.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and directed.
• Must be able to formulate procedures and monitor outcomes.

Other:

• Must be willing to travel and have own vehicle.
• Basic carpentry tools and steel-toed boots required.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. *Salary will be dependent on work experience.

Tagged as: 72310

Essential Skills:

Numeracy

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Reading

Soft Skills:

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Dependability

Effective Communication

Hard Skills:

Blueprints

Carpentry

Commercial Construction

Digital Skills:

Email

Languages:

English