Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Internship
This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Relocation costs covered by employer
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Repair
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Willing to relocate
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Commercial
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Residential
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Installation
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine type of glass, frames and material required
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Measure, mark and cut glass
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Position and secure panes in frame
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Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
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Install door, window and other hardware
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Repair glass doors and other glass structures
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Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
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Transport cases of glass
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Estimate costs and materials
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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Experience and specialization
Type of glass/materials
Frame fabrication and installation
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Curtain wall (stock length material)
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Spandrel panel installations
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Aluminum framing members
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Entranceways
Glass cutting equipment and techniques
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Cutting wheels
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Circular cutters
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Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
Installation specialization
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Skylights and slope glazed installations
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Curtain walls
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Stained glass installations
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Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
Equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Handling heavy loads
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Gloves
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.