Drywall Installer (NOC 73102) Job

Business Name
MDI Construction Group Inc.

Description
MDI Construction Group Inc., a full-service construction company specializing in custom homes, new builds, and renovations across Nova Scotia, is looking for a Drywall Installer to join our team.

Job Title
Drywall Installer (NOC 73102)

Terms of Employment
Permanent, Full-Time

Wage
$32.00 per hour

Work Hours
35 hours per week

Benefits
Vacation pay at 4% of gross salary

Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible

Work Location
? Primary Business Address: 100 Forestglen Dr, Timberlea, NS B3T 1J5
** Work is performed at residential construction and renovation sites within the Halifax Regional Municipality and communities across Nova Scotia, as assigned by project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Review project drawings and specifications for custom home builds, additions, and renovation projects to plan drywall layout and confirm material needs
• Measure and mark drywall sheets, and cut panels to fit around door and window openings, electrical boxes, and fixtures
• Lift, position, and fasten drywall panels to wood framing and to the interior faces of structural insulated panel (SIP) walls and ceilings using screws, nails, or adhesive
• Install corner beads and edge trims to protect and square off corners and openings
• Fill joints, screw indentations, holes, and surface defects with joint compound, and embed tape along seams
• Apply successive finishing coats, then sand and smooth surfaces to a paint-ready finish for turnkey handover
• Cut out and patch damaged sections of existing walls and ceilings on renovation and addition projects, blending repairs into surrounding surfaces
• Coordinate with framing, electrical, and painting trades on site to sequence drywall installation within the overall build schedule
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow company safety procedures and Nova Scotia occupational health and safety requirements on all job sites

Education
Secondary High School

Experience
1 to 2 years of related construction experience

Language
English

Work Site Environment
Construction sites; work at heights; dusty and noisy environments; indoors and outdoors

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; repetitive tasks; handling heavy loads; bending, crouching, and kneeling; standing
for extended periods

Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves; Ear plugs

How to Apply
? By email: [email protected]
? By mail: 100 Forestglen Dr, Timberlea, NS B3T 1J5

MDI Construction Group Inc. hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including youth, women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, New Immigrants, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the company. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.