Drywall Installer/Taper Jobs

The Construction division of Northland Properties Corporation is looking for a Drywall Installer/Taper for its renovation projects in Quesnel, BC.

Why Join Us

Northland Properties is recognized throughout Canada as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, sports, and construction. We are the force behind such brands as Sandman Hotel Group, The Sutton Place Hotels, Moxie's Grill & Bar, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Denny's Restaurants, Shark Club Sports Bar, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, The Dallas Stars, Grouse Mountain, and Northland Asset Management Company. Northland Properties Corporation is a 100% Canadian-owned company with a home office in Vancouver, BC. It has over 200 outlets nationwide, with additional locations in the UK and USA, collectively employing over 12,000 talented individuals.

What Do You Get

• Group Life Insurance, Extended Health including vision and Dental Care (after 3 months of full-time service)
• Employee discounts across the Northland-owned hotels and resorts.
• Fair wages determined by skill set and experience
• HumanaCare free mental health support & counselling
• Excellent career growth opportunities as part of the growing company.
• 25% discount at our restaurants for up to 6 people
• ½ price passes/lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort for up to 4 people
• Collaborative, friendly working environment.

Your Duties And Responsibilities

• Tape joints using a taping machine and embed tape.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices, and trim.
• Fill joints, nail gaps, holes and cracks with the mixture using a trowel and a wide knife
• Cure and maintain freshly plastered surfaces.
• Support the growth and development of company culture and professionally represent Northland Properties
• Cut and install metal and paper corner beads for protection.
• Cut and install metal corner posts to protect outside corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids, including coffered ceilings.
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over the exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces.
• Spray acoustic materials or texture finish on walls and ceilings.
• Manufacture and install metal grids suspended from the ceiling and place panels to form acoustic ceilings and cornices.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Fill joints, indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound using a trowel and broad knife.
• Finish corners, angles, and create decorative designs as required.
• Apply successive coats of compound, sand seams and joints.
• Tape over the joints using a taping machine
• Smooth out the excess mixture and allow the coat to dry.
• Mix plaster ingredients and apply, level and smooth coats of plaster using appropriate tools.
• Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings
• Smooth off the mixture excess and allow the coat to dry
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wood studs or joists
• Apply successive coats of mix and sand joints and seams
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Plaster trade certification, Red seal or equivalent
• +2 years of working experience as a Drywall Installer/Taper

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and use proper lifting techniques for heavy items weighing more than 25 kilograms
• Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours/day working in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures
• Must be able to climb scaffoldings.

What Else Will Make You Succeed In This Role

• Listens attentively and follows instructions carefully.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with health & safety regulations, procedures and company policies.
• Displays high levels of motivation, energy, and forward-thinking.
• Possesses and maintains necessary tools, equipment, and protective gear.
• Work in conjunction with crew members to complete field projects or tasks.
• Adheres to project specifications and timelines ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Quesnel, BC

• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.*
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.***