Glass Blower

1 week ago


Fergus, Canada Kitras Art Glass Inc. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Non-smoking
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Business and/or industry
**Tasks**:

- Gather necessary working materials to demonstrate crafting techniques
- Design and create glass objects
- Supervise apprentices or other artisans
- Train or assist in the training of other workers
- Provide product demonstrations
- Maintain internal record-keeping system
**Type of materials**:

- Glass
**Area of specialization**:

- Glass blowing
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
- Judgement
**Screening questions**:

- 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**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Piece work
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
**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.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
**Support for youths**:

- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youths