Glazier

Alberta; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training tailored to youth

Mentorship and networking for youth

Welcoming work environment for youth

Job summary

Alberta seeks a glass installer/glazier for on-site work in Fort McMurray. You will determine glass type, measure, cut, fit panes, assemble and install mirrors, and set hardware in commercial and residential settings.

The role requires standing for long periods, heavy lifting, and working at heights. A secondary school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required. Youth training and mentorship are offered.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Safety mindset and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required.
• Measure, mark and cut glass.
• Position and secure panes in frame.
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products.
• Install door, window and other hardware.
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures.
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment.
• Transport cases of glass.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• At heights

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Commercial
• Residential
• Shop fabrication

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
• Install door, window and other hardware
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Transport cases of glass

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Disability benefits

Support for youths

• 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

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Interest in compiling information to install pre-cut mirrors and opaque and transparent glass in furniture and other products

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to install pre-cut mirrors and opaque and transparent glass in furniture and other products

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to measure, mark and cut glass using manual and computerized glass cutters and to replace glass in furniture and other products; and to install, fit, fabricate and attach architectural metals and related substitute products in commercial and residential buildings

INNOVATIVE

Interest in speaking with customers when preparing estimates; in preparing and installing skylights, showcases and aquariums and stained and other special glass in churches, museums, sports and other establishments; and in tinting glass and creating patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting and painting designs

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Does the idea of giving people a clear view to the world appeal to you? Do you like building frames and working with glass? Then a career as a glazier may be your window of opportunity.