Construction - Painting Labour

Reporting to the foreman, our painters must ensure all work is completed in compliance with relevant safety regulations and company policies. They will follow project specifications and timelines, working efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines. Effective communication with supervisors and team members is essential to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting, and steam-cleaning as necessary.
• Remove old wallpaper and loose paint using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Repair cracks and holes in walls, ceilings, and other surfaces using spackle, putty, and other materials.
• Sandpaper and apply sealer to surfaces as needed to ensure a smooth and even finish.
• Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required.
• Select and mix paint colours, as well as thinning and adjust the consistency of paint to to obtain desired colour and texture.
• Apply paint to surfaces usingrs, sprayers, or other appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring even coverage and clean edges.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and fabric to walls
• Clean and maintain painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools and materials such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, metal coating or fire retardant.
• Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing gates
• Support the growth and development of company culture and professionally represent Northland Properties
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

• 2 years of working experience as a Painter
• Respirator Fit Test certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours/day working in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and use proper lifting techniques for heavy items weighing more than 25 kilograms
• Must be able to climb scaffoldings.

What else will make you succeed in this role:

• Possesses and maintains necessary tools, equipment, and protective gear.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with health & safety regulations, procedures and company policies.
• Adheres to project specifications and timelines ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Work in conjunction with crew members to complete field projects or tasks.
• Displays high levels of motivation, energy, and forward-thinking.
• Listens attentively and follows instructions carefully.

What do you get:

• Fair wages determined by skill set and experience
• Extended family Health care, including vision, dental, and Group Life Insurance (after three months of full-time service).
• Employee discounts across hotels, resorts and restaurants
• HumanaCare free mental health support & counselling
• Excellent career growth opportunities.

*** We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.

*** You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.