Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
At heights
Outdoors
Work setting
On-site customer service
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Repair
Historical restoration
Willing to relocate
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Residential
Retail service and repair firm
Installation
Shop fabrication
Responsibilities/Tasks
Determine type of glass, frames and material required
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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
Repair glass doors and other glass structures
Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
Transport cases of glass
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Experience and specialization
Type of glass/materials
Float glass
Mirrors
Sealed units
Frame fabrication and installation
Aluminum framing members
Entranceways
Glass cutting equipment and techniques
Cutting wheels
Circular cutters
Computerized cutters
Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
Bend glass
Edge glass plates
Etch glass
Notch glass plates
Laminate glass
Paint glass
Sandblast decal designs on glass
Temper glass
Tint glass
Area of specialization
Custom fabrication
Installation specialization
Skylights and slope glazed installations
Stained glass installations
Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
Shower doors and tub enclosures
Vehicle windows, windshields and sunroofs
Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Equipment
Carbide and diamond bits
Additional information
Security and safety
Driver’s validity licence check
Eligible for professional liability insurance
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Organized
Flexibility
Reliability
Excellent written communication
Punctuality
Efficient interpersonal skills
Team player
Accountability
Excellent oral communication
Client focus
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer
Other benefits
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
