Construction trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites. -          Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas -          Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites -          Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt -          Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities -          Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities -          Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction -          Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites -          Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and...

Main duties Home childcare providers perform some or all of the following duties: Supervise and care for children in employer's or own residence Bathe, dress and feed infants and children Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home Instruct children in personal hygiene Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents Organize and participate in activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings Take children to and from school and appointments May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child. Foster parents perform some or all the following duties: Care for foster...

Landscape Labourer   Main duties Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures Cut grass, rake, aerate, dethatch, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor Maintain lawns and grass along roadsides Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, snowblowers and other landscape maintenance equipment Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments Other duties assigned by supervisor/manager   Requirements ·         Strong work ethic ·         Competent communication ·         Proficient in English ·         Ability to work independently and...

Main duties This group performs some or all of the following duties: Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding Measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, seaming iron, bonding tape or other bonding materials Stretch carpeting using knee-kicker or power stretcher and secure carpeting to floor or other surfaces using staple gun or other devices Measure, cut and install resilient floor covering using adhesive, rollers and other hand tools Install hardwood floors, such as strip floors, block floors or plank floors, using glue, staples, nails or other means Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings May estimate material and labour costs. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/manager   Employment requirements Completion of secondary school is usually required. Completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program or over four years of work experience in the...

Main duties Painters and decorators perform some or all of the following duties: Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings May provide cost estimates to clients. Employment requirements Completion of secondary school is usually required. Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or Over...