Cabinetmaker

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Cabinetmaking and millwork
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Custom cabinet shop

Tasks

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
• Instruct apprentices
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
• 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
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Supervise other workers
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cabinetmaker Trade Certification

Area of specialization

• Furniture
• Doors and door frames

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance