carpenter

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Halifax seeks construction workers to read blueprints and build structures. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience of at least 1 year. The position requires physical labor in a noisy and dusty environment. Safety gear is mandatory for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 2 years in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes.
• Build foundations and erect walls and roof systems.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measure and cut materials

Assemble and join materials

Install windows and doors

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

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

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear