NOC 7271 | Skill Level B 

 Permanent Full-time Position 

Main duties 

Carpenters perform some or all of the following duties: 

• 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, lightweight steel and other materials 

• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring 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 

• May prepare cost estimates for clients.

Employment requirements  

• Completion of secondary school is usually required. 

• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program 
  or 
  A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.