insulator

Government of Canada - Western; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority is seeking skilled individuals for insulation installation in Burnaby. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The role requires working onsite and handling physically demanding tasks, including the use of safety equipment. This position is critical in various construction and commercial settings.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in insulation installation.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Experience with compressors and ventilation systems.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Select appropriate insulation types for various applications.
• Apply and secure insulation using various methods.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material measurement and cutting

Insulation application

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

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