journeyman/woman drywall installer

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Drywall installation/drywaller 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 At heights Dusty Noisy Outdoors Work setting Commercial Urban area Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Instruct apprentices Clean and prepare surfaces 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 Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied Install exterior and interior steel studs Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools Prepare wall and ceiling layouts Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms Read blueprint, schemas and drawings Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Lather Red Seal Certificate Lather Trade Certification Additional information Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Walking Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Steel-toed safety boots Tools Personal suitability Dependability Flexibility Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Wellness program

Install drywall sheets, metal studs, and suspended ceiling grids according to blueprints and specifications. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, installing corner beads, and working at heights using scaffolding.

Requires 2 to 3 years of experience and a trade certificate or diploma in drywall installation. Candidates must possess a Lather Red Seal or Trade Certification and have their own vehicle and safety equipment.

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Group insurance benefits • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Wellness program

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• Drywall Installation
• Blueprint Reading
• Metal Stud Framing
• Scaffolding
• Suspended Ceiling Installation
• Plastering
• Measuring and Cutting
• Hand and Power Tools
• Surface Preparation
• Lathing

• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level