Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
Work setting
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Installation
- Institutional
- Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Instruct apprentices
- Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
- Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
- Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
- Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
- Supervise other workers
- Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
- Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
- Estimate costs and materials
- Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
- Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings
Experience and specialization
Types of systems
- Underground conduits and piping
- Ventilation and exhaust
- Hot water system and equipment
- Air conditioning system
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication and layout
- Spraying and blowing insulation
- Fire stopping and fireproofing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply
