• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience : 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Furniture
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Millwork shop
• Custom cabinet shop

Tasks

• Make minor adjustments and repairs to furniture
• Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts
• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
• Assemble wooden or metal furniture and fixture parts to form subassemblies and complete articles
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour
• Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain desired finish
• Apply lacquer or other sealers
• Install hardware on furniture and fixtures
• Decorate wood surfaces
• Clean, polish and wax furniture
• Mark defective parts or products for repair
• Make minor repairs to furniture
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics

Type of materials

Wood

Application methods

Hand-held spray guns

Equipment and machinery experience

Spray gun unit

Area of work experience

Finished products

Area of specialization

• Millwork
• Doors and door frames
• Cabinets
• Built-in units
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Accurate

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Travel insurance

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth