Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

Noisy Dusty Outdoors

Work setting

Construction Various locations Industrial Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs 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 Prepare tenders and quotations 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 Supervise other workers 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Personal protective equipment (PPE) training Working at heights training Occupational Health and Safety Certificate First Aid Certificate Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Tight deadlines Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Punctuality

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.) Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination