carpenter

Government of Canada; Caledon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated construction worker to join their team. This role involves reading blueprints, preparing layouts, and constructing various structures, ensuring compliance with building codes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a physically demanding environment and possess a strong focus on safety and teamwork. If you have a passion for construction and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your skills will make a significant impact on community projects.

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Experience in construction and renovation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials for construction projects.
• Maintain and repair wooden structures.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Layout Preparation

Material Assembly

Foundation Building

Installation of Windows and Doors

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial

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
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player