Carpenter

Employer

7 Star Carpentry Inc

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

Portuguese

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Residential

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
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Utilize hand and power tools

Area of work experience

Framing and shingling

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth