About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. At heights. Cold/refrigerated. Dangerous. Hot. Noisy. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials. Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade. Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement. Prepare tenders and quotations. Operate power vibrators to compact concrete. Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools. Instruct apprentices. Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures. Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces. Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces. Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures. Estimate costs and materials. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Type of materials: Colours and sealers. Hardners and epoxies. Light weight concrete. Mastic flooring. Reinforcing membrane and protective covering. Sales experience: Concrete products. Security and safety: Bondable. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail. Sound discrimination. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Ear plugs. Gloves. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Team player. Dependability. Employment terms options: Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. 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.) . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.