- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
CommercialResidential
Tasks
Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be coveredMix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowelSet tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to baseAlign and straighten tilesCut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting toolsPack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess groutRemove and replace cracked or damaged tilesLay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designsCut, surface, polish and install marble and graniteMix, lay and polish terra surfacesInstall tile strips
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingHandling heavy loadsBending, crouching, kneelingAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordination
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week