concrete finisher
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Noisy. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials. Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade. Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement. Prepare tenders and quotations. Operate power vibrators to compact concrete. Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification. Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools. Instruct apprentices. Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures. Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces. Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces. Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures. Estimate costs and materials. Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Type of materials: Colours and sealers. Hardners and epoxies. Light weight concrete. Reinforcing membrane and protective covering. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: To be determined. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans . Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.