glazier

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Hot.
• Outdoors.

Tasks:

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Measure, mark and cut glass.
• Position and secure panes in frame.
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products.
• Install door, window and other hardware.
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures.
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment.
• Supervise other workers.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.

Type of glass/materials:

Mirrors.

Frame fabrication and installation:

• Curtain wall (prefabricated material).
• Aluminum framing members.
• Entranceways.

Installation specialization:

• Skylights and slope glazed installations.
• Curtain walls.
• Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems.
• Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions).

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities. Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees. Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.