Carpenters

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. 

Main 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 

10-year Job Openings

There are 1,660 job openings forecasted between 2023-2032. 

Average Annual Salary

$43,640

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.
• Trade certification for carpenters is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified carpenters upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal. examination.