carpenter

TKL Group; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TKL Group is seeking an on-site carpenter to read blueprints, follow building codes, and assemble wooden structures. You will build foundations, install flooring and walls, and fit doors and windows, while supervising junior workers and estimating materials.

This role requires 3–5 years of experience and on-site availability in Canada. English proficiency is essential, with formal schooling up to secondary graduation.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Follow building codes when preparing layouts and using measuring tools.
• Position and assemble wood, wood substitutes, and light steel components.

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 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.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Woodworking

Supervising

Estimating costs

Education

Secondary school certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Saws

Drills

Reciprocating saws

Circular saws

Nail guns

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• On site
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Concrete products

Type of product

• Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Saws
• Drills
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Nail guns

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth