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
Work setting
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Construction
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Various locations
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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Instruct apprentices
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Supervise other workers
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Estimate costs and materials
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Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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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
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Reliability
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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
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
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.