drywall finisher

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 48 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

At heightsDangerousDustyNoisy

Work setting

CommercialResidentialVarious locations

Tasks

Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsClean and prepare surfacesCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knifeFinish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if requiredMix plaster ingredients to desired consistencyMould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trimSmooth out excess compound and allow coat to dryTape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compoundCut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outletsWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stagesErect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationManual dexterityPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periodsTight deadlinesWalkingWork under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Hard hat

Personal suitability

Client focusDependabilityExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityTeam player

Employment terms options

Early morningEvening

Employment terms options

MorningDayWeekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)