Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Noisy Odours Dusty Hot Cold/refrigerated Confined spaces Dangerous

Work setting

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Construction Maintenance Repair Commercial Industrial Installation Residential

Tasks

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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 Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods 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 Operate CADD and other computer software systems Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Insulator Trade Certification First Aid Certificate Driver's License

Types of systems

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Vessels and boilers Compressors Ventilation and exhaust Hot water system and equipment

Area of specialization

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Spraying and blowing insulation Fire stopping and fireproofing Industrial noise control Acoustical insulation

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

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* On the road job