finish carpenter

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

Job summary

A government agency in Halifax is looking for a skilled tradesperson to perform construction duties including reading blueprints and building structures. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate, 2-3 years of experience, and be physically fit. This position does not allow remote work. Physical presence is required at the job site.

Qualifications

• Experience between 2 to 3 years in similar roles is preferred.
• Must be physically fit for demanding tasks.
• Reliability and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Safety vest

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Location

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• 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
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Work Conditions

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment

Tools & Equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal Suitability

• Reliability
• Organized