Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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At heights
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Noisy
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Outdoors
Work setting
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Construction
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Various locations
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Renovation
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Commercial
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
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Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
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Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
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Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
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Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
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Instruct apprentices
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Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
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Measure wood products to ensure conformance to specifications
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Measure and lay out reference points for installation
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Cut materials using power tools or by hand
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Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
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Construct timber supports and cribbing
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Hand tools
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Saws
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Nail guns
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Work with minimal supervision
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Safety vest
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.