Summary Carpenter in British Columbia
Find key facts and figures about working as a carpenter. The following information is applicable to all Carpenters (NOC 72310).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
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
$29.00/hour
Median wage in British Columbia
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Prospects
Very limited
The job prospects are good in British Columbia
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Jobs
814 jobs
advertised in British Columbia
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Skills
- 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
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
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