About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: At heights. Dusty. Noisy. Work setting: Commercial. Industrial. Residential. Various locations. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Supervise other workers. Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster. Clean and prepare surfaces. Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required. Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets. Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency. Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists. Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry. Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring. Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets. Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied. Install exterior and interior steel studs. Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools. Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation. Prepare wall and ceiling layouts. Utilize laser alignment system. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification. First Aid Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Tight deadlines. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Hard hat. Mask. Safety glasses/goggles. Steel-toed safety boots. Tools. Personal suitability: Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. 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: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: On call. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .