Tilesetter

Kibbi; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada is seeking an experienced tile setter for both commercial and residential projects. The role involves tiling surfaces, cutting and fitting around obstacles, and grouting to create durable finishes.

The position requires 2–3 years of tiling experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and strong attention to detail. It is a full-time, on-site role with varied shifts and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 2–3 years of tiling experience required.
• Ability to distinguish colours and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Install tile strips.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Tile cutting tools

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

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
• Install tile strips

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Day
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years