drywall finisher

Government of Canada; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled drywall finishers to join their team in a physically demanding role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reading blueprints and applying plaster, with certifications in drywall finishing and safety training. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in both commercial and residential settings, requiring reliability and flexibility. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to tackle challenging tasks, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values safety and quality in every project.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Health Care Plan

Vision Care Benefits

Free Parking Available

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in drywall finishing and plastering.
• Certifications in aerial lift operation and drywall finishing required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Apply and smooth coats of plaster and drywall.
• Erect and install scaffolding for work at heights.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Plastering

Drywall Installation

Safety Awareness

Heavy Load Handling

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Steel-Toed Safety Boots

Plastering Tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Drywall Finisher Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available