carpenter, renovation

Zora Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Zora Construction in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a capable tradesperson to support residential and commercial projects on site. You will read blueprints, measure and cut materials, and coordinate material deliveries under supervision.

The role requires estimating labour and material costs, supervising apprentices, and ensuring work complies with building codes. Strong teamwork, reliability, and ability to work at heights are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: secondary school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 7 months to <1 year construction experience.
• On-site work at multiple locations with no remote option.

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 (wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel).
• 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 and supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials for projects.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in various facilities.

Skills

Team player

Accurate

Punctuality

Reliability

Judgement

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Industrial
• Residential

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

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality