- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
CommercialResidentialVarious locations
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilingsFill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knifeMeasure, cut, fit and install drywall sheetsPosition and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joistsTape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compoundInstall metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power toolsPrepare wall and ceiling layoutsEstimate costs and materials
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
DependabilityFlexibilityReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
ShiftDayWeekend
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employmentOffers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
