drywall installer and finisher
Install and secure drywall sheets to studs or joists and apply compound to seams and joints. Fabricate suspended metal ceiling grids and finish surfaces by sanding and taping.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Apply by Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment At heights Cold/refrigerated Dusty Hot Noisy Work setting Industrial Residential Rural area Various locations Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate Responsibilities Tasks Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Walking Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer
What you’ll do
Install and secure drywall sheets to studs or joists and apply compound to seams and joints. Fabricate suspended metal ceiling grids and finish surfaces by sanding and taping.
Requirements
No prior experience or formal education is required as training will be provided. Candidates must be physically capable of handling heavy loads up to 45 kg and possess a valid criminal record check.
Benefits
• Free parking • Paid learning/training
Other relevant skills
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- Drywall Installation
- Drywall Finishing
- Sanding
- Taping
- Measuring
- Cutting
- Fitting
- Metal Corner Bead Installation
- Ceiling Grid Fabrication
- Joint Compounding
- Manual Dexterity
- Heavy Lifting
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
