construction carpenter

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Youth services

Work setting

• Construction
• Vocational or technical high school
• Private training organization or college
• Employment agency services
• Urban area
• Business and / or industry
• Workshop

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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress
• Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
• Teach workshops to trades students
• Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
• Deliver lectures and presentations
• Assist students to develop life skills
• Prepare reports
• Train students in practical shop work session
• Supervise students in work session
• Identify community skills, assets, issues and needs

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Adults
• First Nations students

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Teaching format experience

• Classroom
• Shop session

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)