Carpenter

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation

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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• 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

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player