Summary Carpenter near Vancouver (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a carpenter. The following information is applicable to all Carpenters (NOC 72310).
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.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$30.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Very limited
The job prospects are good in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
677 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Competencies
- Management of Material Resources
- Quality Control Testing
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Numeracy
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