- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Custom cabinet shop
- Millwork shop

Tasks

- Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
- Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storage
- Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
- Instruct apprentices
- Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
- Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
- Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
- Maintain clean and safe work workplace

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses





- Cabinetmaker Trade Certification
- Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Trade Certification
- Cabinetmaker Red Seal Certificate

Area of specialization

- Cabinets
- Built-in units
- Furniture
- Millwork
- Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality

Employment terms options

- Day

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance

Other benefits

- Travel insurance
- Wellness program

Support for youths

- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

📌 Journeyman/woman cabinetmaker (Squamish)
🏢 Bowerman's
📍 Squamish