Tile Setter / Tile Mason (NOC 73101)

Company: Firma Contracting

Number of Positions: 3

Location of Work: Saskatoon

Job Title: Tile Setter / Tile Mason

We are looking for an experienced Tile Setter / Tile Mason to work in the Saskatoon area. This position supports Firma Contracting’s work in concrete installation projects in the Saskatoon region.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, measure and mark surface to be covered
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
• Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
• Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base
• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Install tile strips
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Cut, polish and install marble and granite
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• May prepare cost estimates and orders.Work with minimal supervision and direction
• Follow all safety and quality procedures
• Participate in safety meetings

Requirements:

• Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in tilesetting is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience is required
• Physical ability to perform heavy manual tasks, including lifting, shoveling, moving heavy materials up to 50lbs
• Working understanding of site hazard assessments and able to complete daily safety documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Be fit for duty and prepared for work each day
• Positive attitude/ team player
• Strong communication/ listening skills and ability to follow directions

Physical Demands: Handling material manually, standing, bending or twisting the body, making repetitive motions, walking and running, keeping or regaining balance.

Work Environment: Standard safety equipment, dangerous chemical substances, hazardous equipment, machinery, tools, sound and noise, outside, exposed to weather, high places, extreme temperatures, vibration, outside, under cover.

Terms of Employment: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits, and RRSP Matching

Language of Work: English (Oral and Written)

Wage Range: SK Median Wage- $33.00

Send applications online (preferred) or by

• Mail: 121 105 Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7N1Z2
• Online: https://www.firmacontracting.com/careers
• In-person: 121 105 Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7N1Z2