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JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 29, 2026

Drywall Taper

Dominic Blaze Interiors

Various locations

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Job details

Location
Various locations
Salary
$1,640.00 to $3,550.00 biweekly (to be negotiated)

Full job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • At heights
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dangerous
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
  • Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
  • Clean and prepare surfaces
  • Cure freshly plastered surfaces
  • Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
  • Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
  • Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
  • Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
  • Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
  • Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
  • Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
  • Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
  • Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
  • Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
  • Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
  • Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
  • Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
  • Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
  • Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Tight deadlines
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Tools

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Team player