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
• Install exterior prefabricated products
• Construct timber supports and cribbing

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Roofing

Parts specialization

• Carpentry/woodworking machinery

Specialization or experience

• Eavestroughing and flashing
• Copper or metal roofs

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality