Tilesetters

Tilesetters

Job Overview

Job Description

Languages
English

 

Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience

 

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
Odours
Dusty

 

Work setting
On-site customer service
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Commercial
Residential
Willing to relocate
Various locations

 

Responsibilities/Tasks
Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
Prepare rough plans and sketches
Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
Align and straighten tiles
Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
Instruct apprentices
Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
Supervise other workers

Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
Install tile strips

 

Supervision
1 to 2 people

 

Additional information / Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Own transportation
Own vehicle

 

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Large workload
Overtime required

 

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles

 

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

 

Benefits / Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance

 

Other benefits
Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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

  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
  • Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
  • Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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.

How to apply

By email

[email protected]

By phone

250-374-1223 Between 10:00 AM and 03:00 PM

By mail

107 – 805 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BCV2C 5N8

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
    • Do you have experience working in this field?
    • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed

 

Employment Terms

Permanent Employment

Education Requirement

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience Requirement

2 years to less than 3 years

Language Requirement

English

Target Groups

Indigenous people, Mature workers, Vulnerable youth, Veterans, Newcomers are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours Per Week

40 hours week

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