drywall installer and finisher

Government of Canada; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Dieppe, Canada is seeking a skilled drywall installer. This role involves reading blueprints, applying plaster, and installing drywall and metal ceiling grids. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position requires on-site work with no remote option and offers comprehensive health and financial benefits including a pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience measuring, cutting, fitting, and installing drywall sheets.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Fabricate and install metal ceiling grids.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Plaster application

Drywall installation

Metal stud framing

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Taping machine

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• 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 exterior and interior steel studs
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan