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Painter Helper (National    Occupational Classification 2016 - NOC Code:7611)

Company Summary: Island Wide Painting is a family-owned painting service company operating since 2004. We offer interior and exterior-related painting services, mainly for commercial and residential spaces.

We are currently looking for 3 dedicated and competent Painter Helpers to join our team to offer support on various painting projects and assignments to ensure they are executed in an excellent, safe and timely manner.

Company Operating Name: Island Wide Painting

Business Address:  4619 Sheridan Ridge Rd, Nanaimo, V9T 6S6

Job Summary:

The Painter Helper should be available to provide assistance and support to trained and experienced professional painters and work under their direction and supervision. They will be responsible for tasks such as preparing the location for painting, organizing supplies and other painting tasks as instructed. The ideal candidate is a quick learner and can receive and recall verbal instructions in English. Physical capacity to perform all assigned work is a must as the position is labour intensive and may involve heavy lifting, repetitive motions, and safe use of equipment.

Job Title: Painter Helper

No. of Positions: 3

Job Description and Duties:

• Assist professional painters with various painting related tasks
• Load and unload painting supplies and tools from company vehicles
• Prepare job site for painting by moving furniture as needed, protecting areas that could be discoloured, remove old coatings, smooth, and clean the surfaces to be painted
• Mix, pour and spread paint, primer, varnish, wax, and other materials as needed
• Assist those operating heavy equipment in moving, setting up and taking down the equipment
• Safely operate power tools such as sanders, paint pumps, test and measuring devices
• Clean paintbrushes and rollers used for painting
• Clean job site and equipment used once the work is finished
• Remove and safely store hazardous materials
• Remove remains and other debris at painting sites using scrappers and other equipment
• Perform other activities at painting sites, as directed.

• Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish etc using brushes, rollers or spray equipment

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full Time, Long Term

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week 

Wages:  $20.00 per hour

Overtime: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations  

Location of Work: Various on-site locations
Anticipated Start Date of Employment:  As soon as possible

Education, Experience and Language Requirements:

• No formal education requirements
• Related experience is an asset
• Will train the right candidate
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English 

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: 

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling

Additional Skills and Other Requirements: 

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and Judgement
• Must be a team player, reliable and organized
• Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts including overtime and weekend work as required 

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to us at islandwidepaintingbc@gmail.com  or by mail at 4619 Sheridan Ridge Rd, Nanaimo, V9T 6S6. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.