Cement finisher

Kibbi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver is seeking a concrete worker to join our construction team on permanent terms. You will check formwork, place concrete, and ensure quality finishes on diverse sites.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, a secondary school diploma, and good teamwork and communication. This role involves outdoor environments, physical work, and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team player

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors

WORK SETTING

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Various locations
• Construction site

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
• 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
• 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

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• 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 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities