Painter, Surrey, BC (LMIA)

AI Summary

Harman Painting LTD. in Surrey, BC is seeking a Painter to prepare and repair surfaces, mix and apply various paints and finishes, and erect scaffolding. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. This role involves physically demanding work, often outdoors and at heights. It is open to international candidates under an LMIA-positive designation.

About the Role

This full-time Painter position offers day shifts with potential for overtime. You will work across various locations, contributing to both interior and exterior painting projects. The role involves a range of tasks from surface preparation to final application using diverse equipment in environments that can be outdoors and at heights.

Responsibilities

Key duties include preparing, cleaning, and sanding surfaces, repairing cracks and holes, and precisely mixing paints to desired colour and texture. You will be responsible for erecting scaffolding and swing stages, attaching rigging, and applying paint, wallpaper, and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces. This role requires experience with various painting techniques, including brush, roller, conventional spray painting, multi-ratio pump spraying, patterned rollers, and specialization in sign painting, paint spraying, wallpaper, and wood veneers.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a secondary (high) school graduation certificate and have between 1 year and less than 2 years of experience in painting. The work environment requires physical capabilities such as bending, crouching, kneeling, and handling weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, and the ability to distinguish between colours are essential. Personal suitability traits include flexibility, reliability, and being a team player.

Why this job suits newcomers

This posting is LMIA-positive, making it suitable for international candidates seeking Canadian work permits. The required experience is achievable for many skilled tradespeople, and the role is based in Surrey, BC, a major city known for its diverse communities and settlement services.