carpenter lead hand

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a skilled carpenter to undertake responsibilities including reading blueprints, assembling materials, and supervising employees. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in construction, a high school diploma, and must be willing to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Completion of pre-apprenticeship training is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise other workers.

Skills

Hand tools

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Supervise other workers

Credentials

• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

• Hand tools

Additional information

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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