Job for the future Carpenters
Average hourly wage
$33.00
Job description
These individuals build, install, and repair structures made of various materials (wood, steel, etc.).
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Main tasks
- Study plans to determine the technical specifications of the structures to be built and calculate the necessary materials.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes.
- Erect foundations.
- Install floor beams and lay flooring support.
- Erect pre-assembled framing and roofing components.
- Adjust and install carpentry elements (doors, stairs, etc.).
- Maintain and renovate wooden buildings.
- Supervise personnel.
- Produce evaluative estimates, as required.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in charpenterie-menuiserie 
Code : 5319
Placement rate: 85.2%
7.6% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: March 17, 2023
