carpenter lead hand

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Halifax is seeking an experienced carpenter to manage physical repairs and construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in carpentry, possess relevant certifications, and be able to work in a physically demanding environment. Benefits include health plans and insurance options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in carpentry.
• Ability to prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Experience reading blueprints and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join various materials.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Supervise and instruct apprentices and other workers.

Skills

Maintenance and repair

Client focus

Team player

Accuracy

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Carpenter Trade Certification

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Safety equipment/gear

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

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
• Historical restoration
• 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
• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Working at heights training
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• 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 Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available