tilesetter at Government of Canada /Gouvernement du Canada — Location:All of CanadaCurrent location
Posted July 20, 2026
About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The Government of Canada is hiring a tilesetter to work on site in Edmonton, AB, with a salary of $37.50 per hour for 30 hours per week. This is a permanent, full-time position that starts as soon as possible, with 2 vacancies available. The work location is on site, and there is no option to work remotely. The job requires preparing, measuring, and marking surfaces to be covered, as well as mixing, applying, and spreading mortar, cement, mastic, glue, or other adhesives. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and less than 7 months of experience. The Government of Canada is looking for candidates who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a valid work permit.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, measure, and mark surfaces to be covered
- Mix, apply, and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue, or other adhesives using a hand trowel
- Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to the base
- Align and straighten tiles
- Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
- Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
- Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
- Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite
- Mix, lay, and polish terra surfaces
Benefits
- $37.50 per hour
- 30 hours per week
- Permanent, full-time employment
Requirements & Qualifications
- Secondary school graduation certificate
- Less than 7 months of experience
- Ability to work on site, with no option for remote work
- English language proficiency
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident with a valid work permit
How to Apply
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities to ensure you are eligible and qualified.
- Prepare your application, including any required documents.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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