Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site workplace

- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Outdoors

Work setting

- Construction
- Various locations
- Renovation
- Historical restoration
- Commercial
- Residential

Level of expertise

- Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work 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 windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
- 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

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics

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