Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Commercial
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Residential
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Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Instruct apprentices
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Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
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Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
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Clean and prepare surfaces
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Cure freshly plastered surfaces
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Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
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Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
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Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
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Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
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Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
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Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
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Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
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Estimate costs and materials
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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.