Glazier

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

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

- Commercial
- Industrial
- Installation
**Tasks**:

- Determine type of glass, frames and material required
- Measure, mark and cut glass
- Position and secure panes in frame
- Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
- Install door, window and other hardware
- Instruct apprentices
- Prepare shop drawings
- Repair glass doors and other glass structures
- Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
- 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
**Frame fabrication and installation**:

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

- Self-lubricating cutters
- Computerized cutters
**Installation specialization**:

- Shower doors and tub enclosures
- Suspended glazing system
- Display cases
- Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
**Equipment**:

- Carbide and diamond bits
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 hours per week