Job description Carpenter in British Columbia

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "carpenter" was moved from the group Carpenters (NOC 7271) to the group Carpenters (NOC 72310).

Find out what work is like for a carpenter in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Carpenters (NOC 72310).

Carpenters

Description

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job duties

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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 trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
  • Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
  • Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
  • May prepare cost estimates for clients.

Job titles

  • apprentice carpenter
  • carpenter
  • carpenter-joiner
  • finish carpenter
  • journeyman/woman carpenter
  • maintenance carpenter
  • metal framer - carpentry
  • renovation carpenter
  • rough carpenter
  • stair builder-carpenter

Related occupations

Source National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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