About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Determine type of glass, frames and material required. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Measure, mark and cut glass. Position and secure panes in frame. Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products. Install door, window and other hardware. Repair glass doors and other glass structures. Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment. Transport cases of glass. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Working at heights training. First Aid Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Type of glass/materials: Float glass. Mirrors. Sealed units. Frame fabrication and installation: Curtain wall (stock length material). Spandrel panel installations. Aluminum framing members. Entranceways. Glass cutting equipment and techniques: Cutting wheels. Computerized cutters. Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts). Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts). Edge glass plates. Installation specialization: Skylights and slope glazed installations. Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems. Shower doors and tub enclosures. Display cases. Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions). Equipment: Carbide and diamond bits. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Parking available.