Glazier

Flip retail; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Toronto is seeking a skilled Glazier to provide on-site installation, repair, and maintenance of glass products, as well as curtain wall systems. Candidates should have experience in handling glass, be physically fit, and possess a valid driver’s license. This role involves working outdoors and at various heights, with potential travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Physically demanding; able to handle heavy loads and stand for extended periods.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Experience with glass, framing, and glazing systems.

Responsibilities

• Determine kind of glass, structures and materials needed.
• Measure, mark and cut glass.
• Set glass panes in frames and install premade glass or mirrors.
• Mount doors, windows and other hardware.

Skills

Glass installation

Problem-solving

Plan interpretation

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

Glazier, curtain walls or equivalent experience. On-site client service in commercial and retail settings, including installation, repair and maintenance of glass products and curtain wall systems.

Responsibilities

• Determine kind of glass, structures and materials needed
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Set glass panes in frames; install premade glass, mirrors or glass products
• Mount doors, windows and other hardware
• Repair glass doors and other glass frameworks
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Read and translate plans, maps, illustrations and specifications
• Operate at elevations, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Work with various glass/material types and systems (curtain walls, spandrel panels, skylights, etc.)
• Install drape walls, skylights, incline glazed installations and aluminum store fronts
• Install curtain walls and hold glazing systems
• Comply with safety protocols and site safety rules

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Physically demanding; able to handle heavy loads and stand for extended periods
• Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Experience with glass, framing, and glazing systems

Work Conditions

• On-site client service; outdoors and at heights; work can be in commercial or retail environments
• Work at heights and in cold/refrigerated or warm environments
• Potential travel to job sites; operating at elevations or on scaffolding