carpenter lead hand

Government of Canada - Western; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority in Canada is seeking an experienced construction worker to perform tasks including reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, and installing fixtures. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to 5 years of experience in construction. This position requires physical presence on site and the ability to handle heavy loads while ensuring safety compliance. Strong supervision and team skills are necessary for instructing apprentices and overseeing co-workers.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and determine work requirements.
• Measure and prepare layouts according to codes.
• Cut and assemble materials for construction.
• Fit and install windows, doors, and stairs.
• Instruct apprentices and supervise other workers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material measurement and cutting

Woodwork and assembly

Mentoring and supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Steel-toed safety boots

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.

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• 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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits