Languages English

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate; Carpenter Trade Certification

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools; Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements; Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

Major Work Area Construction

Additional Skills

Supervise other workers; Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites; Instruct apprentices

Work Setting Industrial; Commercial

Own Tools/Equipment

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

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Location Information Various locations

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Reliability