Apprentice Carpenter

Wage Rate: $33.50/h

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities
Tasks
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
Prepare tenders and quotations
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
Survey building locations and levels
Instruct apprentices
Supervise other workers
Estimate costs and materials
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Punctuality

Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Wage Rate: $19.00/h

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Air conditioned

Work setting
Child care centre

Responsibilities
Tasks
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Storytelling
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization

Target audience
Children

Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability
Punctuality
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Reliability
Team player
Ability to multitask

Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan