Lather Apprentice Full Time NEW

Business Name: Wescor Contracting Ltd.
Title: Lather Apprentice
Number of Available Positions: 1
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (30-40 hrs /week)
Wage: $32.40 to $36 per hour.
Wage will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with company compensation practices and applicable program requirements.
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Extended Medical Insurance
Language at work: English
Work Location: Victoria, BC.

Company Description:
Wescor Contracting Ltd. works on commercial, industrial, tenant improvement, and custom residential projects involving wall and ceiling systems and related construction activities. The company specializes in delivering high-quality workmanship across a range of construction environments, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and meeting project specifications.

Wescor Contracting Ltd. is seeking dependable Lather Apprentices who are eager to learn and support the installation of interior wall and ceiling systems on commercial, industrial, tenant improvement, and custom residential projects. Candidates may be considered at various apprentice levels based on their experience, training, and skills. Working under the supervision of experienced installers and supervisors, apprentices will assist with a variety of interior systems installation tasks while developing their skills.

The key responsibilities of Lather Apprentices at Wescor Contracting Ltd. are outlined below.
• Assist with site setup, material staging, surface preparation, and worksite cleanup.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts under supervision and from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist with assembling and installing suspended metal ceiling grids and placing ceiling panels.
• Measure, mark, and cut framing materials, drywall sheets, and related products for installation.
• Position and secure drywall sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists, and assist with taping joints and seams.
• Apply and smooth plaster coats on interior surfaces
• Assist with installing steel stud framing, furring channels, metal or gypsum lath, shaft wall systems, drywall, and suspended ceilings, including work on concrete substrates, according to drawings and specifications.
• Cut openings in lath, drywall, and related wall and ceiling materials for vents, ducts, piping, and electrical outlets.
• Assist with installing corner beads, trims, and other wall and ceiling system components.
• Load, unload, move, sort, and store materials, tools, and equipment safely.
• Follow workplace safety procedures, wear personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, journeypersons, apprentices, and other trades to complete assigned tasks.

Position Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school.
• One of the following qualifications is required:
• Completion of a 3–4 year apprenticeship program in drywalling, lathing, or a related trade, or
• A combination of over three years of directly related hands-on experience along with relevant high school, college, or industry-level training in drywalling, lathing, or a related field.
• Additional trade-related training or enrollment in an apprenticeship program is an asset.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
• Physically demanding construction environment
• Standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods
• Lifting, carrying, and moving materials, tools, and equipment
• Working at heights, on ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms
• Fast-paced work environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Heavy weight handling

Personal Suitability
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Willingness to learn
• Safety-focused attitude
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Basic measuring, layout, and math skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew

Employment Terms
• Apprentice level may be determined based on skills, experience, and training.
• Wage placement within the posted range will be determined based on directly related experience, skill level, and qualifications.

Contact information/how to apply:
Email resume to: [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and specifically applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups – including Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities – who may contribute to the continued diversification of our organization