drywall installer

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Remote location
• Residential
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials

Personal suitability

• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week