Columbia Thermal is hiring
Insulator with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous

Work setting

• Construction
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Installation
• Institutional
• Residential

Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Supervise other workers
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings

Types of systems

• Underground conduits and piping
• Ventilation and exhaust
• Hot water system and equipment
• Air conditioning system

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication and layout
• Spraying and blowing insulation
• Fire stopping and fireproofing

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity