drywall installer

Lincoln Interiors; Whites Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contracting company in Whites Lake, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Drywall Installer. The position involves applying drywall compounds, cutting and installing metal corner beads, and fabricating ceiling grids. It requires physical endurance and the ability to work flexibly across different shifts. Promoting equal employment opportunities, the company encourages applications from diverse groups, including newcomers, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Mentorship programs for diverse groups

Training programs for skill enhancement

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role requiring strong manual skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids.

Skills

Drywall installation

Applying joint compound

Use of taping machine

Job description

Drywall Installer

Posted on December 23, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Lincoln Interiors
Location: Whites Lake, NS B3T 0H6
Work location: On site
Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
Shift: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 2 vacancies
Source: Job Bank #3468561

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install door, window and other hardware

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Employment Groups and Equal Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

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
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

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
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for 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
• 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

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-06