insulator

Government of Canada - Northern; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Government Agency is seeking an Insulator to work in the Metro Vancouver area. The role involves reading blueprints, installing insulation in various settings, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant work experience, and be prepared for physically demanding conditions. Experience in handling materials such as asbestos is also required.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Select type of insulation required.
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions.
• Apply and secure insulation using various methods.
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs.
• Remove asbestos and other harmful materials.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measure and cut materials

Install insulation

Handle heavy loads

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand and power tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Installation
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Compressors
• Ventilation and exhaust

Area of specialization

• Cladding

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots