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Glass Doctor of Edmonton
Glass Technician Trainee / Shop Laborer
Edmonton, AB · On-site
Posted Sep 5, 2026
$16–$25 / hour
Job summary
The technician trainee will assist with shop organization, material handling, and the fabrication of glass units. They will also support field technicians with the installation of automotive, residential, and commercial glass products.
Job details
Benefits: Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Glass Technician Trainee / Shop Labourer Looking for a physical job where you can actually learn a trade? Glass Doctor of Edmonton is looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. No glass experience is required. We will train the right person. We’re looking for someone who is used to working with their hands and isn’t afraid of physical work. If you have experience in construction, roofing, siding, landscaping, automotive, carpentry, warehousing, restoration, or another hands-on trade, we’d like to hear from you. You’ll start by helping in our shop and assisting our experienced technicians. As you learn, we’ll train you in automotive glass, flat glass fabrication, and residential/commercial glass installation, with the opportunity to develop into a full Glass Technician. What You’ll Start Out Doing Helping keep the glass shop organized and moving efficiently Loading, unloading, and moving glass and materials Assisting technicians with fabrication and installations Measuring, cutting, cleaning, and handling glass Preparing materials and jobs for our field technicians Helping fabricate insulated glass units Maintaining tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas General shop and labour duties wherever an extra set of hands is needed What We’ll Train You To Do Install windshields and automotive door glass Measure and cut flat glass Fabricate insulated glass units Install windows, mirrors, glass, and commercial/residential door hardware Complete residential and commercial glass replacements Work safely from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts Diagnose basic glass and hardware issues Work independently on service and installation jobs as your skills develop What We’re Looking For Someone who shows up, works hard, and wants to learn Comfortable doing physical work throughout the day Able to lift and safely handle heavy and awkward materials Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions Comfortable working on ladders and lifts and not afraid of heights Able to accurately use a tape measure and basic hand tools Valid driver’s licence Reliable transportation to work Comfortable using tablets and basic technology Able to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers Construction, automotive, carpentry, roofing, siding, landscaping, restoration, or other hands-on experience is an asset, but not required This Job May Be a Good Fit If You… You’re tired of seasonal labour jobs and want something you can turn into a career. You like working with your hands, would rather be moving than sitting at a desk, and take some pride in being the person who can figure things out and get the job done. We don’t expect you to already know the glass trade. We can teach glass. What we need from you is reliability, effort, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn. Glass Doctor of Edmonton is a locally owned and operated company with an established team and a growing workload. For the right person, there is plenty of opportunity to learn new skills, take on more responsibility, and grow into a skilled Glass Technician. Apply with your résumé and tell us a little about your hands-on work experience.
What you’ll do
The technician trainee will assist with shop organization, material handling, and the fabrication of glass units. They will also support field technicians with the installation of automotive, residential, and commercial glass products.
Requirements
Candidates must be comfortable with physical labor, working at heights, and using basic hand tools. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required, while previous trade experience is considered an asset.
Benefits
• Health insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Glass installation
- Automotive glass repair
- Flat glass fabrication
- Measuring
- Cutting glass
- Hand tools
- Tape measure
- Physical labor
- Safety compliance
- Customer communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Hand Tools
- Tape Measure
- Lifting Ability
- Willingness To Learn
- Strong Work Ethic
- Construction
- Carpentry
- Glass Installation
- Landscaping
- Roofing
- Loading And Unloading
- Windshield
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Customer Service & Support
- Maintenance Shop Laborer
- Construction Helper / Worker
- Building Construction Labourers
- Construction Laborers