Sound Insulator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot
- Confined spaces
**Work setting**:

- Construction
- Commercial
- Residential
**Tasks**:

- Instruct apprentices
- Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
- Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
- Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
- Supervise other workers
- Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
- Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
- Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
- Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Insulator Trade Certification
- Insulator Red Seal Certificate
- Driver's License
- Insulator (heat and frost) Trade Certification
**Surface preparation experience**:

- Drywall taping/patching
**Area of specialization**:

- Spraying and blowing insulation
- Fire stopping and fireproofing
- Acoustical insulation
**Security and safety**:

- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

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

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

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Mask
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer