concrete finisher
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- At heights.
- Dangerous.
- Hot.
- Outdoors.
- Wet/damp.
Work setting:
- Remote location.
- Rural area.
- Urban area.
- Willing to relocate.
- Commercial.
- Industrial.
- Institutional.
- Residential.
- Sewers and water mains.
- Various locations.
Tasks:
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials.
- Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement.
- Prepare tenders and quotations.
- Operate power vibrators to compact concrete.
- Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification.
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
- Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools.
- Instruct apprentices.
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures.
- Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces.
- Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces.
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures.
- Estimate costs and materials.
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
Type of materials:
- Colours and sealers.
- Hardners and epoxies.
- Light weight concrete.
- Mastic flooring.
- Reinforcing membrane and protective covering.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
To be determined.
- Day.
- Overtime required.
Support for persons with disabilities:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
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.).
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
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.) .
- 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 pe