drywall installer and finisher
Install and secure drywall sheets to studs and apply successive coats of compound to seams and joints. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, sanding surfaces, and erecting scaffolding for high-altitude work.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Apply by Aug 15, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment At heights Dusty Work setting Commercial Residential Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Instruct apprentices 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 Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency 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 Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Walking Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
Install and secure drywall sheets to studs and apply successive coats of compound to seams and joints. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, sanding surfaces, and erecting scaffolding for high-altitude work.
Requirements
Requires a high school graduation certificate and between 1 to 2 years of experience. Candidates must be physically capable of heavy lifting up to 23 kg and working in dusty environments at heights.
Other relevant skills
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- Blueprint Reading
- Drywall Installation
- Plastering
- Sanding
- Taping
- Scaffolding
- Joint Compounding
- Measuring
- Cutting
- Fitting
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
