Drywall installer and finisher

We are seeking a detail-oriented drywall installer and finisher to join our team. As a drywall finisher, your duties will include sealing joints, repairing cracks, and smoothing imperfections on walls and ceilings to create surfaces that are suitable for final treatment. You should also ensure that all supplies are used safely.

To be successful as a drywall installer and finisher, you should be able to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work. Ultimately, an excellent drywall finisher will utilize sound techniques to produce high-quality drywall finishes on time.

• Work location Edmonton, AB T5P 3V5
• Salary $33 hourly / 30-40 hours per week
• Terms of employment/Permanent employment/Full time
• Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
• Starts as soon as possible
• 1 vacancy

Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare 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
• 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
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

What you must include in your application:

Answers to the following screening questions:

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

Letter of recommendation