- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 44 hours per week
- Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- At heights
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Urban area
- Various locations
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
- Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
- Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
- Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
- Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
- Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
- Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
- 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
- Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
drywall installer and finisher
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Measure, cut, fit and ins...
drywall installer and finisher
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Measure, cut, fit and ins...
drywall installer and finisher
Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools. Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill ...
drywall installer and finisher
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Measure, cut, fit and ins...
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Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compoun...
drywall installer
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets. Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners. Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists. ...
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Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Measure, cut, fit and ins...
drywall installer
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Finish corners and angles...