Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Asset languages
Work site environment
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Confined spaces
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Noisy
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Dusty
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Outdoors
Work setting
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Construction
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Various locations
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Renovation
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Residential
Level of expertise
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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Survey building locations and levels
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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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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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
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Work with minimal supervision
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Punctuality
Benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.