drywall installer
Posted on August 14, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details GA Engineering & Consultants Ltd
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. 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. Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners. 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. Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied. Prepare wall and ceiling layouts. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Tight deadlines. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.- Location 1253 91 StreetEdmonton, ABT6X 1E9
- Work location On site
- Salary$36.00HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Day, Weekend, To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3647386
Overview
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 setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
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
- Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
- 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
- Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
- Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
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
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-04
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