Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Confined spaces
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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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Industrial
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Residential
Level of expertise
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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Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
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Supervise other workers
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Estimate costs and materials
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Work with minimal supervision
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Safety vest
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Punctuality
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.