journeyman/woman carpenter Verified

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• 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
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Survey building locations and levels
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits