Concrete finisher

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

3 years to less than 5 years

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

• Commercial
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Supervise staff or team

• Criminal record check

• Valid driver's licence

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

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Does not require Canadian work experience

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers