carpenter lead hand

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking an experienced carpenter in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, read blueprints, supervise workers, and ensure compliance with building codes. Candidates must hold a Carpenter Trade Certification and have at least five years of experience. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Benefits include financial incentives and various training opportunities.

Benefits

Financial benefits

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in construction or renovation.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials.
• Instruct and supervise other workers.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Carpenter Trade Certification

CADD Course

First Aid Certificate

Tools

CADD software

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Architectural technology/technician
• Engineering technology, general
• Architectural drafting and architectural CAD/CADD
• Building construction technology
• Construction management

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

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

Asset languages

• Portuguese

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Credentials

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• CADD Course
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
• Hand tools

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation

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

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
• Piece work
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week