insulator

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Insulation Installer to join its team in Surrey. In this physically demanding position, you will measure, cut, and apply various types of insulation in both commercial and residential settings. Candidates must hold a secondary school graduation certificate and possess necessary safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in insulation installation is an asset.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Physically demanding role requiring bending, crouching, kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Select type of insulation required.
• Measure and cut insulating materials to dimensions.
• Apply insulation using spraying, blowing, and other methods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Spraying and blowing insulation

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots