Plasterer, Venetian Plaster Applicator

Job Description

Employer: Bell’ Italia Surface Finishing & Design Inc.

Employment Position: Plasterer

Location: Woodbridge, ON, L4L 9A5

Expected start date: January 5, 2026

Hourly wage: $36.50-$37.50 (to be negotiated)

Weekly hours of work: 40-44

Permanent employer, full-time

1 vacancy

Languages

English

Education

·       Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

·       or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

** Experience working as a Venetian plasterer applicator is a great asset.**

On site

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

Work site environment

·       At heights

·       Dusty

·       Noisy

·       Outdoors

Work setting

·       Commercial

·       Residential

·       Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

·       Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements

·       Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster

·       Cure freshly plastered surfaces

·       Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings

·       Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required

·       Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets

·       Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency

·       Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim

·       Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists

·       Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry

·       Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings

·       Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound

·       Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces

·       Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath

·       Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied

·       Install exterior and interior steel studs

·       Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

·       Prepare wall and ceiling layouts

·       Estimate costs and materials

·       Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

·       Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Security and safety

·       Bondable

·       Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·       Bending, crouching, kneeling

·       Hand-eye co-ordination

·       Handling heavy loads

·       Large workload

·       Manual dexterity

·       Physically demanding

·       Repetitive tasks

·       Standing for extended periods

·       Tight deadlines

·       Walking

·       Work under pressure

Weight handling

·       Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

·       More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

·       Hard hat

·       Mask

·       Safety glasses/goggles

·       Steel-toed safety boots

·       Tools

Personal suitability

·       Client focus

·       Dependability

·       Flexibility

·       Judgement

·       Reliability

·       Team player

**This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth**