Painter

Kibbi; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Youth employment program

On-the-job training

Mentorship & networking

Welcoming youth environment

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking a painter/finisher for work at various locations in Canada. Primary duties include preparing surfaces, painting, wallpaper work, and advising on colour choices.

The role involves working at heights and on-site setup of scaffolding, with 30–40 hours per week and permanent employment terms in some environments. Ideal candidates hold a secondary school graduation certificate and 1–2 years of painting experience, with strong attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certificate required.
• 1–2 years of painting experience.
• Experience with wallpaper and finishes.
• Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls.
• Advise consumers on colours and wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Brush painting

Roller painting

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• At heights

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

TASKS

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted


• Repair cracks and holes


• Mix paint to desired colour and texture


• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls


• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings


• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging


• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces


• Estimate costs and materials

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Brush painting


• Roller painting

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail


• Hand-eye co-ordination


• Bending, crouching, kneeling


• Physically demanding

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Flexibility


• Reliability

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment


• 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


• Work Term: Permanent


• Work Language: English


• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week