insulation installer

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment

Area of specialization

• Spraying and blowing insulation
• Fire stopping and fireproofing
• Industrial noise control
• Acoustical insulation
• Cladding

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Day

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

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

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities