Carpenter

Work site environmentNoisyDustyOutdoorsWork settingConstructionVarious locationsRenovationWilling to relocateCommercialIndustrialResidentialLevel of expertiseMaintenance and repairResponsibilitiesTasksPrepare estimates of labour and/or material costsRead blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirementsPrepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring toolsMeasure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materialsFit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardwareEstimate costs and materialsSupervision1 to 2 peopleBenefitsOther benefitsTransportation provided by employer

Responsibilities Tasks Prepare production and other reports Supervise workers and projects Co-ordinate and schedule activities Oversee apprenticeship training Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions Train or arrange for training Estimate costs and materials Operate CADD and other computer software systems Set up equipment Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Recommend personnel actions Establish methods to meet work schedules Read blueprints and drawings Requisition materials and supplies Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity Supervision 5-10 people Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Overtime required Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits Team building opportunities Parking available

Responsibilities Tasks Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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 Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites Instruct apprentices Estimate costs and materials Additional information Transportation/travel information Willing to travel regularly Travel expenses paid by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Physically demanding