Posted on April 1, 2026
Job Description
Tilesetter (NOC – 73101)
Employer details – ARIA FLOORING LTD
Job details
- Location – Halifax, NS B3M2L8
- Work location – On site
- Salary – 20.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40.00 hours per week
- Terms of employment – Permanent employment Full time
- Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Vacancies – 2 vacancies
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
- Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
- Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
- Install tile strips
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
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
- 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.)
- 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
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
What you must include in your application:
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Employment Terms
Permanent Employment
Education Requirement
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience Requirement
1 to less than 7 months
Language Requirement
English
Target Groups
Indigenous people, Mature workers, Vulnerable youth, Newcomers are encouraged to apply.
Work Hours Per Week
40-48 hours week