concrete finisher

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Light weight concrete
• Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)