Carpenter

Make It Modern Framing and Renovations Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Make It Modern Framing and Renovations Inc. is seeking a skilled framer with 1–2 years of experience to read blueprints, measure precisely, and construct wood and related structures on site. The role requires hands-on carpentry work with stairs, doors, and window installations across multiple locations.

On-site work with exposure to heights and physical labor, requiring safety awareness and reliable transportation. Training and steady work across varied sites are provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in framing or carpentry.
• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Able to read blueprints and take measurements accurately.
• Own transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Utilize hand and power tools.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate with other work units.
• Clean work area.
• Report information to supervisor.
• Ensure details follow the project’s original intention.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Hand tools

Framing/wood construction

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English or French

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• At heights

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

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
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Clean work area
• Report information to supervisor
• Ensure details follow the project’s original intention

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Hand tools

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Bondable

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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
• Safety glasses/goggles