The position of carpenter requires the candidate to read, interpret drawings and specifications, and to build what is requested within them. A high school diploma, a Carpenter Trade Certificate, a Carpenter Red Seal Endorsement, a CPR Certificate and a First Air Certificate are all expected. Completion of technical training, such as finishing carpentry, and CEGEP or vocational training is essential.
The candidate should be willing to further their learning in the trade and own their own steel-toed safety boots, have an up-to-date criminal record check, and be comfortable using power tools. There are carpenter jobs in Ontario, Vancouver, Calgary and Richmond, and the salary or hourly wage varies depending on each area.
Experience in construction and/or renovation is a bonus, although one to two years of any carpentry experience is adequate. The average salary is between C
$18 and C
$25 per hour, although with overtime and bonuses, an average annual salary of C
$46,900 can be achieved.