carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Construction. Renovation. Tasks: 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. Survey building locations and levels. Instruct apprentices. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Punctuality. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.