Tilesetters

Closing on: Apr 8, 2027

Posted on April 8, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

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

Odours

Dusty

Work setting

On-site customer service

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Commercial

Residential

Willing to relocate

Various locations

Responsibilities/Tasks

Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered

Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel

Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base

Align and straighten tiles

Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools

Instruct apprentices

Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout

Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles

Supervise other workers

Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs

Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets

Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite

Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces

Install tile strips

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver’s licence

Own transportation

Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding

Handling heavy loads

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to distinguish between colours

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Large workload

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

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

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

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

Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

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

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Employment Terms

Permanent Employment

Education Requirement

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience Requirement

2 years to less than 3 years

Language Requirement

English

Target Groups

Indigenous people, Mature workers, Vulnerable youth, Veterans, Newcomers are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours Per Week

30-44 hours week

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