glass installer-glazier

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Commercial
• Installation

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
• Install door, window and other hardware
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Transport cases of glass
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Work with minimal supervision

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

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