tilesetter

United Floors; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is looking for a skilled Tile Setter to join their team in Kamloops. The role involves laying and setting tiles in various settings, including commercial and residential projects. The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and possesses the necessary tools and certifications. Successful applicants can expect a physically demanding job with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in tile setting.
• Possession of a trades certificate or diploma.
• Physical capability for demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, and mark surfaces for tiling.
• Mix and apply adhesives, set and align tiles.
• Repair and replace damaged tiles as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses / goggles

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Commercial
• Residential
• Willing to relocate
• Various locations

Tasks

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
• Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
• Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
• Align and straighten tiles
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)