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Red Seal Carpenter
Overview
Bockstael Construction Limited is one of Manitoba’s leading General Contractors, Construction Managers and Design Builders specializing in Institutional, Commercial and Industrial projects. Committed to employee development and promotion, Bockstael has been building its success on the strength of its people for over 110 years.
Job Summary
Carpenters are skilled tradespersons that are involved in all phases of work on a job site. This classification involves duties to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials.
Qualifications
This includes, but not limited to:
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 and other materials.
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay sub-flooring and erect walls and roof systems
Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
Operates hand tools, power tools, and equipment relevant to Carpentry.
Performs manual labour associated with the trade.
Skills, includes but is not limited to:
Have a keen interest in building things
An interest in keeping up-to-date on building techniques and materials
Good manual dexterity and mechanical ability
Physical strength and stamina, good eye-hand coordination
Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications
Ability to estimate the cost of jobs and types of material needed
Good verbal communication skills
Knowledge of local building codes
Ability to get along well with others on a work team
Have an awareness of safety and a responsible work attitude.
Preference will be given to the candidates with the following qualifications:
Red Seal Carpenter certification
Stong aptitude in carpentry
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work a variety of shifts