Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Work site environment**:

- At heights
- Hot
- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Repair
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Retail service and repair firm
- Installation
**Tasks**:

- Determine type of glass, frames and material required
- Measure, mark and cut glass
- Position and secure panes in frame
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
- Install door, window and other hardware
- Instruct apprentices
- Repair glass doors and other glass structures
- Supervise other workers
- Transport cases of glass
- Estimate costs and materials
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
- Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment
**Type of glass/materials**:

- Acrylic plexiglass
- Float glass
- Mirrors
- Sealed units
**Frame fabrication and installation**:

- Aluminum framing members
**Glass cutting equipment and techniques**:

- Cutting wheels
- Self-lubricating cutters
- Circular cutters
- Laminate glass
- Temper glass
- Tint glass
**Installation specialization**:

- Skylights and slope glazed installations
- Stained glass installations
- Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
- Glass baffles, smoke and sprinkler baffles
- Shower doors and tub enclosures
- Display cases
- Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
**Equipment**:

- Carbide and diamond bits
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Vehicle supplied by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Transportation provided by employer