About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Commercial. Residential. Various locations. Tasks: Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered. Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel. Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base. Align and straighten tiles. Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools. Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles. Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets. Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite. Estimate costs and materials. Install tile strips. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .