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Jake Watling

Toronto,ON

Summary

Skilled and reliable carpenter with over eight years of experience in residential, commercial, and custom carpentry projects. Experience in framing, finish carpentry, cabinet installation, dry wall, formwork with a strong focus on precision, safety, and quality craftsmanship. Committed to maintaining clean, organized job sites, and adhering to all safety regulations and building codes. Known for a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and dedication to delivering high-quality results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Well Testing

Ideal Completions Services
Grande Prairie, Alberta
09.2023 - Current

Work 12-hour shifts with minimal downtime.

Maintain focus and productivity throughout extended shifts.

Inspected well testing equipment, such as H2S monitors, valve orientation, high-pressure lines, and a variety of other testing equipment.

Organized and maintained records of all well testing activities.

Operated a variety of pumps, valves, gauges, meters, separators and other related equipment used in well testing operations.

Level II Apprentice Carpenter

Doyle and Sons Construction
Toronto
10.2020 - 10.2025

Manage a small residential work crew as the roll lead hand, including planning workflow and delegation of tasks.

Supervision and hands-on delivery of all rough and finished carpentry details.

Anticipate upcoming workload and scheduling of deliverables in a timely manner.

Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.

Drywall installation

Installed interior trim work, such as doors, baseboards, casings, and applied moldings.

Organized tools and materials to ensure efficient workflow during construction activities.

Ensured compliance with safety regulations on job sites.

Operated power tools and hand tools for various carpentry tasks.

Framing experience with both lumber and steel studs.

Tree Planting

Summit Reforestation
Smithers, British Columbia
05.2019 - 08.2019

Temporary summer project to plant thousands of trees as an environmental measure.

Traveled to remote areas in Northern British Columbia and Alberta, and worked with a team of tree planters.

Worked long, intensive 10-hour shifts in a range of adverse weather conditions.

Carried 50 lb loads of saplings

Level II Apprentice Carpenter

SMK Construction
02.2016 - 02.2019

Responsible for handling carpentry tasks according to various project requirements, including cabinet installation, demolition, framing, finish work, and any task at hand for residential turn-key projects.

Anticipated workload and workflow to support the site supervisor with effective, practical planning, and task management.

Collaborated with the team to determine the best solutions for projects.

Flexible and supportive by being available early or late in the day, as required.

Demonstrated strengths in learning complex carpentry skills and strategies.

Able to problem-solve and tackle challenges.

Lumber Yard Hand

Danforth Lumber
Toronto, ON
01.2011 - 01.2015

Physically managed the lumber stock for customer access and loading.

Handled heavy loads of stock while maintaining a safe, orderly environment.

Worked with a crew to conduct a range of practical and organizational tasks.

Familiar with the various wood grades and species for client inquiries about various projects, and for easy access.

Maintained early weekend hours to meet customer demand.

Education

Level I And Level II General Carpentry

George Brown College
Toronto
01-2016

Accelerated Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

TDSB
Toronto
09-2015

Skills

A variety of leadership roles, including acting as the point person to coordinate with other trades, and offer site supervision and problem-solving

Over 8 years of field experience as a carpenter, doing residential, small commercial, and renovation projects

A variety of technical skills, including demolition, framing, trim, drywall installation, and a variety of projects of a renovation carpenter

Team player, hard-working, and collaborative personality

Conduct all activities in a safe, tidy, and timely manner

Own and operate numerous hand and heavy tools

Physically fit, with excellent hand-eye coordination

Certification

Common Safety Orientation

Standard First Aid

H2S Alive

Timeline

Well Testing

Ideal Completions Services
09.2023 - Current

Level II Apprentice Carpenter

Doyle and Sons Construction
10.2020 - 10.2025

Tree Planting

Summit Reforestation
05.2019 - 08.2019

Level II Apprentice Carpenter

SMK Construction
02.2016 - 02.2019

Lumber Yard Hand

Danforth Lumber
01.2011 - 01.2015

Level I And Level II General Carpentry

George Brown College

Accelerated Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

TDSB
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