Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
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Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
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Prepare rough plans and sketches
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Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
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Align and straighten tiles
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
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Instruct apprentices
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Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
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Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
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Supervise other workers
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Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
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Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
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Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
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Estimate costs and materials
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Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
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Install tile strips
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.