Carpenter, Renovation

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction site
• Renovation
• Institutional
• Construction
• Commercial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Instruct apprentices
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Drywall installers and finishers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Working at heights training
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Carpenter Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Flooring

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Area of specialization

• Painting
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available