Carpenters
Job description
These individuals build, install, and repair structures made of various materials (wood, steel, etc.).
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Nontoxic dust
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
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.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Carpenters obtain a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2020 to 2022.- Minimum
- $22.00
- Median
- $35.00
- Maximum
- $42.00
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
45,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 1.2% Female
- 98.8% Male
Not available.
- 1.2% Female
- 98.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$47,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Seasonal worker
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Seasonal worker
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2388% of jobs
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NAICS 3372% of jobs
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NAICS 3211% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 561% of jobs
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NAICS 911% of jobs
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Others7% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2388% of jobs
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NAICS 3372% of jobs
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NAICS 3211% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 561% of jobs
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NAICS 911% of jobs
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Others7% of jobs