Careers in Construction

We have provided job profile and training information for positions in the industry in order to assist employers, employees and job seekers who are considering a career change.

Architect

Architecture is the art, science and business of building. An architect is trained and experienced not only in the design and construction of the built environment, but also in endeavours ranging from conceptual problem solving to project management.

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Carpenter

A Carpenter is a person who performs all work in connection with the assembly and erection of falsework and forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction, and installs interior and exterior finishing metals for residential, commercial and industrial projects.

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Cement Mason

A Cement Mason is a person who finishes all concrete on concrete construction, such as floors, walls, ceilings, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and all other general work associated with bricklaying.

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Engineer

Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of various structures and infrastructures.

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Electronics Technician

An Electronics Technician is a person who does the construction, installation, repair, modification, maintenance, testing, servicing calibration and related operation of the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems such as radio, radar and telecommunications, telemetering, data processing equipment, sound-reproducing equipment, ultrasonic and computerized equipment.

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Ironworker

An Ironworker is a person who welds, burns, rivets, drills, fits and fabricates structural shapes and plates in the erection of structural steel for buildings and bridges. Duties include rigging, placing machinery and the detailing, placing and tying of reinforcing steel. Ironworkers build and repair structural ironwork for a variety of projects. Skyscrapers and bridges, sometimes called "high steel", as well as precast concrete are common projects for Ironworkers.

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Joiner

A Joiner is a person who by manual and CAD layout or manual and CNC/CAM machines, assembles, installs and finishes articles that are fabricated with wood, plastic and other materials, and are intended to be used as architectural woodwork, millwork and furniture.

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Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)

A Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) is a person who installs, handles, erects and applies materials that are component parts in the construction of ceilings and walls.
Lathers install support frameworks for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions to prepare for the installation of interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings. They also install curtain walls, perform acoustical installations, and install shielded walls.

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Piledriver and Bridgeworker

A Piledriver and Bridgeworker is a person who constructs, installs, repairs or removes all types of deep piles and caisson foundations and other types of marine installations: such as bridges, docks, wharves, tunnels and bulkheads.

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Roofer

A Roofer, Damp and Waterproofer is a person who builds or lays insulation, vapour retarders, built-up or flat-deck roofs. They also lay covering on roof frames using unitized materials such as tile, slate, composite, wood, shakes and shingles and metal shingles. A Roofer, Damp and Waterproofer may also apply roof and deck waterproofing with modern plastic and rubberized coating materials.

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Steamfitter and Pipefitter

A Steamfitter - Pipefitter is a person who installs, alters or repairs steam and hot water boilers and systems for the generation and conveyance of steam and hot water and process piping systems in industrial project or manufacturing plants. This work largely takes place in industrial sites, such as the oil and gas industry. They also undertake high-pressure piping work in water supply systems.

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