• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials
• Build foundations and install floor beams
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
• Maintain, repair, and renovate boats
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers on carpentery and other supervisor tasks
• May prepare cost estimates on projects
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Boat carpenter
• Boatbuilding apprentice
• Boat joiner
• Wooden boatbuilder
ASSOCIATED TITLES
• Completion of secondary school may be 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.
• Previous experience in the field is considered as an asset
QUALIFICATIONS
The "best fit" category(ies) in the National Occupational Classification will depend on education, duties, and responsibilities. These categories are suggested to help job seekers and employers get started.
SUGGESTED NOC CATEGORIES:
CAT 7; TEER 2 (72310)
SUGGESTED NOC CATEGORY LINK:
NOC CATEGORIES
Various immigration pathways are available to international job seekers and Canadian employers seeking international talent. For more information, contact us or visit Nova Scotia's immigration website.
Abbreviations used in this section:
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AIP = Atlantic Immigration Program
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FSW = Federal Skilled Worker
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NSNP = Nova Scotia Nominee Program
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On Demand = Occupations must be identified by the provincial or federal government as being in demand (insufficient qualified workers in Canada)
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PNP = Provincial Nominee Program (another name for NSNP)
IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS:
AIP, PNP (On-demand), On-demand according to economic priorities
IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS
Dusty, hot, confined spaces, working outdoors
WORKING CONDITIONS