glazier

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 5 years or more

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Repair
• Commercial
• Residential
• Retail service and repair firm
• Installation
• Shop fabrication

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Type of glass / materials

• Acrylic plexiglass
• Float glass
• Mirrors
• Sealed units

Frame fabrication and installation

• Curtain wall (stock length material)
• Curtain wall (prefabricated material)
• Entranceways

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Self-lubricating cutters
• Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
• Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)
• Laminate glass
• Temper glass

Installation specialization

• Curtain walls
• Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
• Shower doors and tub enclosures
• Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)

Equipment

Carbide and diamond bits

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
13 days ago