Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 5 years or more
Work setting
Commercial
Residential
Tasks
Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
Prepare flooring plans and scheduling
Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors
Prepare floors for installations
Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants
Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces
Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting
Perform direct glue-down carpet installations
Perform double-bond carpet installations
Install outdoor carpets
Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Does not require Canadian work experience
Supports for visible minorities
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
