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Journeyman Carpenter required for busy, progressive home building company. Must have experience in framing, finishing, concrete forms, siding and roofing. Must be able to read plans and work independently. Experience in pouring concrete is preferred. Journeyman certification preferred, but will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- First Aid Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Carpenter Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Specific Skills
- Operate power tools
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join mouldings, wood materials, drywall and plastics materials
- Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
- Erect prefabricated roof trusses, bracing and sheathing
- Determine specifications and calculate requirements
- Build decks and fences
- Build floor beams and subflooring
- Build foundations
- Build porches and verandas
- Build walls and install partitions
Area Of Specialization
- General carpentry
- Form work
- Framing
- Finish carpentry
- Exterior siding, vinyl
- Exterior siding, wood
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Major Work Area
- Renovation
- Maintenance/repair
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Confined spaces
- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty