Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment At heights Dusty Noisy Work setting Commercial Industrial Institutional Residential Urban area Various locations Construction Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster Clean and prepare surfaces Cure freshly plastered surfaces Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets Install acoustic tile,



hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied Install exterior and interior steel studs Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation Prepare wall and ceiling layouts Utilize laser alignment system Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms Supervision 1 to 2 people Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Mask Safety glasses/goggles Steel-toed safety boots Tools Personal suitability Dependability Excellent oral communication Judgement Reliability Team player Screening questions Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Shift Day Overtime available Financial perks Bonus Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

📌 lather-mechanic, interior systems (Calgary)
🏢 Paragon Drywall Systems
📍 Calgary