Specialist Tile Setter

Calgary, AB; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability

Dental

Extended Medical

Hotels, Travel and Food allowance

Safety Equipment Allowance

Job summary

GSAdvanced Cleaning is expanding its tile division and seeks an experienced Specialist Tile Setter in Edmonton. You will lead luxury tile installations for residential and commercial projects, travelling to sites in the Edmonton and Calgary area with company vehicle provided.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of tile setting, a Red Seal tile setter is an asset, and strong workmanship with attention to detail. English required; option to obtain driver’s license for site work.

Qualifications

• English language is required.
• Red Seal Trade Certification in Tilesetter is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional tile-setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and lay tile to TCNA standards and manufacturer specs.
• Install ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, mosaic, and large-format tiles.
• Create feature walls and complex tile layouts (herringbone, chevron).
• Read drawings and prepare material estimates for projects.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Red Seal Tile Setter

Tools

Tile-setting tools

Job description

Specialist Tile Setter

Employer: GSAdvanced Cleaning

We are expanding our tile and grout cleaning services and seeking an experienced Tile Setter to help establish and grow our new tile repair and installation division. This position offers the opportunity to be a foundational member of a growing team, applying your skills to a variety of residential and commercial restoration and renovation projects. The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping the future of this service line while delivering exceptional workmanship and customer service.

Business Address: 5812 82 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T6B 0E7

• Job Location:
  • Based in Edmonton, AB
  • The position requires travel to various locations in the Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta area.
  • Company Vehicle provided for day-to-day operations
• Wage:
  • $37.00-$38.00 per hour (salary increases as per company policy)
• Benefits:
  • Disability
  • Dental
  • Extended Medical
  • Hotels, Travel and Food allowance provided for out-of-town work
  • Safety Equipment Allowance
• Employment terms and conditions:
  • Permanent, Full-Time (30 – 40 hours per week)
  • Overtime may be required
  • Day, Evenings, Mornings, Weekends
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Anticipated start date: As soon as possible.
• Job requirements:
  • Language: English
  • Education: Red Seal Trade Certification (Tilesetter), an asset
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional tile-setting experience

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads, Physically Demanding (Up to 50lbs)
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Large Workload

Personal Suitability:

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent Oral and Written communication
• Reliability
• Team Player
• Hardworking
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Detail-Oriented
• Exceptional Craftsmanship

Work setting/area of work:

• On-site customer service
• Commercial, Residential, Industrial
• Indoors/Outdoors
• Dusty, Noisy
• High-End Tile Installation
• Specialty Installation Systems
• Luxury Quality Finishes (e.g. large format porcelain slabs, custom wet rooms, steam showers, heated flooring systems, and precision architectural layouts)
• Schluter systems, epoxy grout, uncoupling membranes, and heated floor systems
• Own Equipment/Tools: Must own professional tile-setting tools and equipment, steel-toed safety boots, Safety Glasses/Goggles, and Safety Gear.
• Additional Requirements: Must be able and willing to obtain a driver’s license before commencing employment. Must provide a clean driving record. Criminal Record Check may be required for work on some Client sites.

Duties:

• Measure, mark, and prepare surfaces for tile installation
• Install ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, mosaic, glass, quartz, natural stone, and large-format slab tile to TCNA Standards and manufacturer specifications
• Lay tile on floors, walls, kitchens, bathrooms, showers, backsplashes, staircases, and commercial spaces
• Perform book-matched slab installations and install luxury feature walls
• Install advanced tile layouts, including herringbone, chevron, Versailles, geometric patterns, and custom feature walls
• Cut and shape tile using rail saws, wet saws, grinders, and specialty cutting equipment
• Prepare and level surfaces using self-levelling compounds, uncoupling membranes, waterproofing systems, and crack-isolation products
• Install curbless showers, steam rooms, heated flooring systems, and linear drain systems
• Perform precision mitre cuts, edge finishing, polishing, and seamless transitions
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, elevations, and layout plans
• Prepare rough sketches and layout plans to determine tile placement, measurements and material requirements and quantities.
• Provide quotations for customers and assist management in planning and scheduling projects.
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications and industry installation standards
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship
• Assist in training, mentoring and supervising apprentices and less experienced workers as required

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.