drywall installer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Industrial.
- Residential.
- Various locations.
Tasks:
- Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
- Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
- Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
- Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
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.