Job Opportunities in Canada

Our company:
For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process -- from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.
As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.
Role and Objectives:
The Drywaller, under the direction of the Director of Innovation & Fabrication is responsible for building, installing, applying and attaching interior wallboards or wall coverings and ceiling board. While most of the work will be for functionality, such as fireproofing and acoustic damping, some will be intended purely for decorative purposes. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Trims rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knife.
• Fits and fastens wallboard or sheetrock into specified position, using hand tools, portable power tools, or adhesive.
• Measures and marks cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim, using tape measure, straightedge or square, and marking devices.
• Install blanket insulation between studs and tacks plastic moisture barrier over insulation.
• Removes plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbar and hammer.
• Assembles and installs metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents.
• Reads blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements.
• Lays out reference lines and points, computes position of framing and furring channels, and marks position, using chalk line.
• Suspends angle iron grid and channel iron from ceiling, using wire.
• Installs horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools.
• Cuts metal or wood framing, angle and channel iron, and trim to size, using cutting tools.
• Cuts openings into board for electrical outlets, windows, vents, or fixtures, using keyhole saw or other cutting tools.
• Adheres to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Reports equipment defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the equipment.
• Operates equipment such as computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other operators.
• Delivers product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensures that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Working closely and respectfully with and around other trades.
• Other duties as requested or required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Certification, diploma or degree in related field preferred.
• 5 years' experience as a Drywaller
• Knowledge of construction equipment safety.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality.
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.

How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kalesnikoff.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: From $28.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• This role is a temporary position running until mid December, do you have an issue with that?
• How many years of experience do you working as a drywaller?
• Please outline your skills and abilities related to drywalling below.

Work Location: In person