carpenter

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking skilled individuals to join their team. This role involves preparing estimates, reading blueprints, and constructing various structures with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Candidates will work in a physically demanding environment, requiring a strong commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction. If you're passionate about construction and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a tangible impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair is an asset.
• Ability to read blueprints and determine work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs for construction projects.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials for building structures.
• Schedule and coordinate work on construction sites.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Cost Estimation

Material Handling

Team Collaboration

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• 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
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Estimate costs and materials
• 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
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics