painter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• At heights.
• Work setting: Various locations.

Tasks:

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Physically demanding.
• Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Are you currently a student?.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .