Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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At heights
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Noisy
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Dusty
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Outdoors
Work setting
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Construction
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Various locations
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Renovation
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Commercial
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
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Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
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Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
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Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
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Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
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Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
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Survey building locations and levels
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Instruct apprentices
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Supervise other workers
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Estimate costs and materials
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Work with minimal supervision
Personal suitability
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Judgement
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Team player
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Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.