cement finisher

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations

Tasks

• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)