Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

At heights Confined spaces Noisy Dusty Outdoors

Work setting

Construction Various locations Renovation 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 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 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

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

Accurate Client focus Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Punctuality