Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
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Clean and prepare surfaces
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Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
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Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
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Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
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Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
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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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Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
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Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
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Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
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Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
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Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
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Estimate costs and materials
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Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Work under pressure
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
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
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.