carpenter

Government of Canada; Squamish; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Canada seeks an experienced tradesperson for various construction tasks. Responsibilities include estimating labor costs, reading blueprints, and building foundations. Candidates must have a relevant trades certificate and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This on-site role requires physical labor and adherence to safety protocols. Competitive benefits include mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver's licence.
• Experience with maintenance and repair in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, and erect walls.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

CADD

Hand tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Safety vest

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

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.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Millwork/pre-fab shopwork
• Residential

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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Survey building locations and levels
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits Financial benefits

• Mileage paid