Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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Commercial Residential Various locations

Tasks

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Supervise other workers Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster Clean and prepare surfaces Cure freshly plastered surfaces Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners 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 Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation Prepare wall and ceiling layouts Estimate costs and materials Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Tight deadlines Work under pressure

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Client focus Excellent oral communication Reliability Team player

Other benefits

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Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

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* Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers