apprentice carpenter-joiner

Government of Canada; Coaticook; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Estrie, Coaticook is seeking a qualified individual for a roofing position. The role involves installing and repairing roofing systems, working at heights, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, strong teamwork skills, and the necessary PPE training. This position offers various benefits including employer-paid training and transportation support.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in roofing work.
• Knowledge of shingled roofs and installation techniques.
• Ability to work at heights and in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials for roofing.
• Install windows, doors, stairs, and hardware.
• Fit and install scaffolding and working platforms.
• Repair and replace roofing systems and shingles.

Skills

PPE training

Rooftop Safety Training

Positive attitude

Reliability

Dependability

Resourcefulness

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Repair roofing systems
• Repair or replace shingles and shakes on sloped roofs of buildings

Credentials

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Rooftop Safety Training

Experience and specialization

• Area of specialization
  • Shingled roofs

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Physically demanding
• Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
• Personal suitability
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Dependability
  • Positive attitude
  • Resourcefulness

Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer