Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 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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Construction
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Maintenance
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Repair
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Commercial
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Installation
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Select type of insulation required
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Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
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Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
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Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
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Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
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Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
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Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
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Estimate costs and materials
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
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Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Insulator Trade Certification
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Insulator Red Seal Certificate
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Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
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Driver's License
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CADD Course
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Propane in Construction Record of Training
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Insulator (heat and frost) Trade Certification
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Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
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Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
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Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
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Asbestos abatement and removal
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Refractory insulation
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Custom fabrication and layout
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Spraying and blowing insulation
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Fire stopping and fireproofing
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Industrial noise control
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Acoustical insulation
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Cladding
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.