About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment: Noisy. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Confined spaces. Dangerous. Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp.
Work setting: Various locations.
Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Select type of insulation required.
- Instruct apprentices.
- Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools.
- Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs.
- Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials.
- Supervise other workers.
- Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials.
- Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers.
- Estimate costs and materials.
Supervision: 3-4 people.
Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Manual dexterity.
- Personal suitability: Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Reliability.
- Screening questions: 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)?.
- Employment terms options: Flexible hours.
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
- Employment terms options: Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
- Other benefits: Other benefits.
Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.