Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Construction
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Various locations
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Renovation
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
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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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Prepare tenders and quotations
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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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Supervise other workers
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Estimate costs and materials
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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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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Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
Additional information
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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Attention to detail
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.