Carpenter

Employer

Black Bear Builders

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Construction trades, general
• Carpentry/carpenter
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Residential

Level of expertise

Maintenance and repair

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
• Co-ordinate implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovation
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings

Supervision

3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Carpenter Trade Certification

Type of product

Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

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
• Ability to work independently

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Shift
• Morning

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Parking available