Drywall installer

Nagi Drywall Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nagi Drywall Inc. is seeking a drywall installer for permanent, on-site work in the Calgary area. The position covers commercial and residential projects across various locations, with hours ranging from 32 to 40 per week.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of drywall experience, be able to apply compound, sand seams, and finish corners. This role requires working in at heights, dusty and noisy environments with physical demands and strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of drywall experience.
• Experience with applying compound, sanding, and finishing joints.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Taping over joints and embedding tape in compound
• Position and secure sheets to studs or joists
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs if required

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary high school graduation certificate

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

TASKS

• 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
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years to less than 3 years

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Does not require Canadian work experience

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• 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