Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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At heights
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
Work setting
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Residential
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Work in employer's/client's home
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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Cure freshly plastered 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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Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
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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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Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
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Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
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Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
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Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
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Utilize laser alignment system
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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Additional information
Transportation/travel 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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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Manual dexterity
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sound discrimination
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Standing for extended periods
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Tight deadlines
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Walking
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Hard hat
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Mask
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Tools
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Veterans
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.