A Native Residential Construction Worker may work in any aspect of constructing a First Nations home, from excavating to finishing electrical or carpentry. They are trained in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and diagrams
- Using and maintaining hand and power tools
- Planning and building foundations, including staking out excavation site, excavating, calculating volume of concrete required, and pouring cement
- Constructing roofing systems, including establishing locations of attic access and lift trusses
- Performing plumbing work, from rough in of plumbing to installing sinks/drains
- Roughing in housing frame; performing basic welding; building and installing stairways
- Landscaping sites, which may involve applying finishing grades and top soils
- May manage projects, including setting timelines, supervising work, and sub-contracting
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Secondary school diploma is required
- While not mandatory, completion of 4,000-hour apprenticeship, including 480 in-school theory hours, is recommended
What's Your Future as a Native Residential Construction Worker (296A)?
- Full-time (35-40 hrs); may work project-by-project or for construction company
- Indoor and outdoor work; may be exposed to variety of weather conditions and noise
- Must be willing to travel to where work is
- Employers include residential developers, construction firms, and contractors
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $14.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Native Residential Construction Worker (296A)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Are you good with numbers and calculations? | ||
| Do you have a mechanical aptitude and good coordination? | ||
| Are you able to read blueprints and measurements accurately? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Do you enjoy doing a variety of different tasks? | ||
| Are you good at problem solving? | ||
| Are you reliable, a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Native Residential Construction Worker (296A) may be for you!
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