drywall finisher

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Dusty.
• Noisy.

Work setting:

• Commercial.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• Instruct apprentices.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Utilize laser alignment system.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course.

Security and safety:

Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

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

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) .
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) .
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) .
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses a