tilesetter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel.
• Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base.
• Align and straighten tiles.
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles.
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs.
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite.
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces.
• Install tile strips.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for youths:

• 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.