carpenter

Government of Canada; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Carpenter to work on-site in Sherwood Park. Responsibilities include reading blueprints and constructing foundations and walls. Ideal candidates will have a Carpenter Trade Certification, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role involves outdoor work and requires physical endurance.

Benefits

Bonus

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Requires Carpenter Trade Certification and valid driver's license.
• Experience working with hand tools and knowledge of safety equipment necessary.
• Must have good physical fitness and ability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, shape and assemble construction materials.
• Build foundations and erect various structures.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Safety vest

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• 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
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

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
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid