carpenter helper

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 5 years or more
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors
At heights
Underground
Confined spaces
Noisy
Dangerous
Dusty
Cold/refrigerated
Hot

Work setting

Urban area
Remote location
Various locations
High-rise building construction sites
Rural area
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Construction site

Tasks

Load, unload and transport construction materials
Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Help medical examiner in charge
Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Assist in demolishing buildings
Clean and pile salvaged materials
Perform routine maintenance work
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Equipment and machinery experience
Bobcats
Concrete vibrators
Bushing guns
Reciprocating saws
Circular saws
Concrete saws
Grinding machine
Jackhammers
Air compressors
Air guns
Nail guns
Drills
Augers
Trampers (Jumping Jack)
Torches
Chain saw
Compactor
Forklift
Sledgehammer
Hand tools
Construction specialization
Industrial, commercial and institutional
Residential
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Willing to travel
Willing to travel regularly
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Manual dexterity
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Gloves
Cellular phone
Ear plugs
Safety vest

Personal suitability

Accurate
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

Screening questions

Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
What is your current level of study?