Floor Covering Installer

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: French

• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months Work setting :

• On-site customer service

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Institutional

• Residential

• Rural area

• Urban area

• Various locations

• Work in employer's/client's home Tasks :

• Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered

• Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding

• Prepare flooring plans and scheduling

• Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors

• Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings

• Prepare and install hardwood floors

• Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings

• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

• Prepare floors for installations

• Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants

• Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces

• Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting

• Perform direct glue-down carpet installations

• Perform double-bond carpet installations

• Install outdoor carpets

• Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)

• Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms

• Install vinyl decking materials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Floor Covering Installer Red Seal Certificate

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

• Floor Covering Installer Trade Certificate Installation specialization :

• Vinyl or resilient tiles

• Vinyl or resilient sheets

• Hardwood strip flooring

• Borders or feature strips

• Hardwood intricate patterns flooring

• Linoleum

• Rubber sheet goods

• Modular carpet tiles

• Flexible PVC sheet goods

• Cork flooring

• Carpets/rugs Transportation/travel information :

• Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Physically demanding

• Handling heavy loads

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Judgement

• Organized

• Team player Screening questions :

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Workplace information :

• On the road job Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits Financial benefits :

• As per collective agreement Long term benefits :

• Group insurance benefits

• Life insurance

• Maternity and parental benefits

• Pension plan