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
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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
Mastic flooring
Reinforcing membrane and protective covering
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Gloves
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Flexibility
Team player
Dependability
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
On call
Experience
Experience an asset
Employment terms options
To be determined
Day
Overtime required
Support for persons with disabilities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
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
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
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
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
