Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

Determine type of glass, frames and material required Measure, mark and cut glass Position and secure panes in frame Prepare tenders and quotations Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products Install door, window and other hardware Instruct apprentices Prepare shop drawings Repair glass doors and other glass structures Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment Supervise other workers Transport cases of glass Estimate costs and materials Operate CADD and other computer software systems Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

Cutting wheels Self-lubricating cutters 118 degree wheel Circular cutters Computerized cutters Automatic finger pull machine Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts) Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts) Bend glass Edge glass plates Etch glass Notch glass plates Laminate glass Paint glass Temper glass

Installation specialization

Skylights and slope glazed installations Curtain walls Sports installations (sports courts and boards) Stained glass installations Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems Electrically altered glass Glass baffles, smoke and sprinkler baffles Heat resistant ceramics Overhead automatic doors Shower doors and tub enclosures Suspended glazing system Vehicle windows, windshields and sunroofs X-ray glass Display cases

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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