carpenter

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ottawa seeks a construction worker skilled in reading blueprints and supervising small teams. The role demands physical ability, experience in construction tasks, and a valid driver's license is necessary. The position is on-site with no remote work options. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and hands-on experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• At least 7 months of relevant experience required.
• Physical ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.
• Valid driver's license for transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials.
• Supervise 1 to 2 workers on-site.
• Maintain, repair, and renovate wooden structures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material cutting and shaping

Supervision

Cost and material estimation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Residential

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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience: Hand tools

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player