glazier

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Repair
• Commercial
• Installation

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment

Type of glass/materials

• Mirrors
• Sealed units

Frame fabrication and installation

• Curtain wall (stock length material)
• Curtain wall (prefabricated material)
• Spandrel panel installations
• Aluminum framing members
• Entranceways

Installation specialization

• Skylights and slope glazed installations
• Curtain walls
• Stained glass installations
• Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
• Suspended glazing system

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Workplace information

• On the road job