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Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
NL, NS, ON, PE, QC
LOCATIONS DESIGNATED RED SEAL
$30.00/HR
Median wage in Canada
DRYWALL FINISHER AND PLASTERER surface, tape and finish wallboard (drywall). They apply, maintain and restore plaster and similar materials on the interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to make them more decorative, soundproof and fire-rated. Performing tasks:
- Performs safety-related functions and common occupational skills.
- Prepares for taping and finishes wallboard.
- Prepares surfaces for texturing.
- Applies veneer plaster systems and specialty coatings.
- Prepares and Installs mouldings.
- Repairs and Restoration.
ABOUT RED SEAL TRADES
The Red Seal Program, formally known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. The industry is heavily involved in developing the national standard for each trade. It is a partnership between the federal government, provinces, and territories responsible for apprenticeship training and trade certification in their jurisdictions.