drywall installer

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Urban area

Tasks

• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week