Human Resources in Canada's Built Heritage Sector: Mapping the ...

HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT HERITAGE SECTORFinish (or Trim) Carpenters / FramersOverview of Occupation:• The carpentry trade is diverse. In some provinces there is only one recognized trade. In other provinces,separate trades have been established, chiefly oriented to residential construction. In larger markets, theindustry is segmented by areas of specialization, e.g., formwork, framing, window and door installation,finish carpentry, etc.• Finish (or Trim) carpenters cut custom millwork, and install custom and pre-fabricated millwork, andstain and finish millwork.• Framers construct footings, install beams and joists, trusses and other structural members of low-rise buildings.Training and Education:• Completion of an apprenticeship ranging from 6000 hours to 8000 hours. In-school training rangesfrom 20 weeks to 32 weeks.• In all provinces, training is delivered through colleges. Upgrade training, and in some instances,apprenticeship; training, is delivered by union locals.• The trade is appenticable in all provinces.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• The trade is voluntary in all provinces, except Quebec.• The trade is a red seal designated trade.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Finish (or Trim) Carpenters:• ability to repair or replicate millwork in heritage buildings,• ability to clean and refinish existing millwork and finish new millwork to match existing millwork,• knowledge of traditional stains and finishes.• Framers:• ability to examine structural members for degradation or weakness,• ability to remove and replace weakened or inadequate structural members,• ability to install modern structural supports without detracting from aesthetic integrity of abuilt heritage structure.• In some types of built heritage structures traditional construction methods may be required. Theserelate chiefly to methods of securing and fastening joinery.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• Trade certification is provincially administered. Trade standards are overseen by provincial/trade advisorycommittees.• Unions:• International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers• Quebec Federation of Labour (Quebec only)• A national human resource committee has been established.NOC:• 7271 CarpentersPotential Issues:• Restoration of heritage work is not identified as a specific skill block in the NOA. However, the NOAdoes address installation of all types of wooden construction, including architectural woodwork.102©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL