Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Residential
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Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
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Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
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Clean and prepare surfaces
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Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
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Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
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Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
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Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
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Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
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Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
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Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
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Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
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Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
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Install exterior and interior steel studs
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Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
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Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
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Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
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Utilize laser alignment system
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.