concrete finisher
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Noisy.
- Outdoors.
- Work setting: Urban area.
- Relocation costs covered by employer.
- Commercial.
- Residential.
- Roads and bridges.
- Sidewalks and curbs.
- Various locations.
- Staff accommodation available.
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.
- 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.
Type of materials:
- Colours and sealers.
- Hardners and epoxies.
Transportation/travel information:
Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
- Other benefits.
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Parking available.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .
Support for Indigenous people:
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
Supports for visible minorities:
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.