concrete finisher

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs

Tasks

• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Light weight concrete
• Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

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