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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: At heights. Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Construction. Various locations. Renovation. Industrial. Millwork/pre-fab shopwork. Residential. Residential renovation. Construction industry. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work 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. Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems. Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware. Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites. Supervise other workers. Estimate costs and materials. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Set up and adjust saw equipment. Perform various trade work during home construction or renovation activities. Order supplies and maintain inventory. Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets. Maintain work records and logs. Fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products. Cut materials using power tools or by hand. Assemble panelboard and switchboard cabinets and install bus bars. Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces. Maintain clean and safe work environment. Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements. Supervision: 3-4 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Type of materials: Wood. Type of paints or coatings: Resinous, solvent drying paints. Equipment and machinery experience: Saws. Roller painting. Area of work experience: Framing and shingling. Area of specialization: Renovating and restoring. Painting. Custom fabrication and layout. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan.