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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Confined spaces. Outdoors. Work setting: Construction. Commercial. Industrial. Installation. Residential. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Select type of insulation required. Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools. Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods. Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs. Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials. Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials. Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings. Types of systems: Compressors. Ventilation and exhaust. Area of specialization: Cladding. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.