Job Summary
Carpenters are skilled tradespersons that are involved in all phases of work on a job site. This classification involves duties to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials.
This includes, but not limited to:
- 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 and other materials.
- Build foundations, install floor beams, lay sub-flooring 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
- Operates hand tools, power tools, and equipment relevant to Carpentry.
- Performs manual labour associated with the trade.
Skills, includes but is not limited to:
- Have a keen interest in building things
- An interest in keeping up-to-date on building techniques and materials
- Good manual dexterity and mechanical ability
- Physical strength and stamina, good eye-hand coordination
- Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications
- Ability to estimate the cost of jobs and types of material needed
- Good verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of local building codes
- Ability to get along well with others on a work team
- Have an awareness of safety and a responsible work attitude.
Preference will be given to the candidates with the following qualifications:
- Red Seal Carpenter certification
- Stong aptitude in carpentry
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work a variety of shifts
- Able to operate skid steer preferred (or willing to be trained)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $36.36-$37.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: One location