carpenter
- Lower Sackville, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Security and safety
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Construction
- Various locations
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
- Working at heights training
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Work with minimal supervision
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Learning/training paid by employer
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
More about this job
Responsibilities
The carpenter is responsible for reading blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements. They measure, cut, and assemble materials to install windows, doors, stairs, and mouldings across various construction sites.
Requirements
Candidates must have a trade certificate or diploma and 2 to 3 years of experience. Required certifications include WHMIS, Working at Heights, and Fall Arrest Protection, along with a valid driver's licence.
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Woodworking
- Material Assembly
- Window Installation
- Door Installation
- Stair Installation
- Moulding Installation
- Hardware Installation
- Steel Work
- Measurement
- Cutting
- Shaping
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Paid Learning/Training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Blueprints
- WHMIS
- Fall Arrest Protection
- Working at Heights
- PPE
- Wood Substitutes
- Lightweight Steel
- Driver's Licence
- Criminal Record Check
- Steel-toed Safety Boots