Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 55 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience

Tasks

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Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding Prepare flooring plans and scheduling Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors Prepare tenders and quotations Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings Prepare and install hardwood floors Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations Estimate costs and materials Prepare floors for installations Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting Perform direct glue-down carpet installations Perform double-bond carpet installations Install outdoor carpets Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired) Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms Install vinyl decking materials Utilize hand and power tools Supervise other workers Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms Determine layout and installation procedures Professionalism in customer service Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment Repair and service interior prefabricated products Repair and service exterior prefabricated products Install interior prefabricated products Install exterior prefabricated products

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Bending, crouching, kneeling Ability to distinguish between colours Hand-eye co-ordination Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Overtime required

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player Flexibility Accurate Excellent oral communication Dependability Values and ethics Reliability Punctuality

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site amenities Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities