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Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

At heights, Confined spaces, Dusty

Work setting

Construction, Various locations, Relocation costs covered by employer, Renovation, Maintenance and repair, Commercial, Residential

Personal suitability

Accurate, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Team player

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment

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, 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, Survey building locations and levels, Instruct apprentices, Estimate costs and materials, Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Transportation/travel information

Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Physically demanding

Benefits:

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)