concrete finisher
Your 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
- Colours and sealers.
- Hardners and epoxies.
- Light weight concrete.
- Reinforcing membrane and protective covering.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment
- Tools.
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Ear plugs.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
1 year to less than 2 years.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement.
Other benefits
- Free parking available.
- Other benefits.
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Parking available.
How to apply
- Are you currently a student?.
- 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)?.
Other
Work site environment
- At heights.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Hot.
- Outdoors.
Work setting
- Willing to relocate.
- Commercial.
- Industrial.
- Institutional.
- Residential.
- Roads and bridges.
- Sidewalks and curbs.
- Agriculture, fishing and/or forestry.
- Various locations.
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation.
Employment terms options
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Employment terms options
- Shift.
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Overtime available.
Support for persons with disabilities Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.).
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.
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
Support for youths
- 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 Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
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 .
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
Support for mature workers Provides staff with awarenes