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Painters and Decorators  (NOC 7294)
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed.

construction painter, maintenance painter, painter, painter and decorator, painter and decorator apprentice, paperhanger.

Painters and decorators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
  • Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
  • Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
  • Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
  • Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
  • Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
  • Advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
  • May provide cost estimates to clients.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chicoutimi, Ville de Saguenay, Alma, Jonquière, La Baie, Roberval, Desbiens, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Métabetchouan, Normandin, Saint-Coeur-de-Marie, Saint-Félicien, Bagotville, Grande-Baie, Port-Alfred, Saint-Honoré

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Jobs for Painters and Decorators in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 48 job postings in Québec.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Location Available Jobs
Note: Some job offers may appear in multiple regions.
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
0
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
1
Capitale-Nationale Region
5
Centre-du-Québec Region
1
Chaudière-Appalaches Region
7
Côte-Nord Region
0
Estrie Region
0
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
0
Lanaudière Region
4
Laurentides Region
5
Laval Region
4
Mauricie Region
0
Montérégie Region
5
Montréal Region
13
Nord-du-Québec Region
0
Outaouais Region
1
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
0
[ Source: Job Bank - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Can I immigrate to Canada to work in this occupation?

 

You may be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker if you have an arranged offer of permanent employment from a Canadian employer, or if you have been living legally in Canada for one year as an international student or temporary foreign worker. Find out more about who is eligible to apply in the Federal skilled worker section.

Please note: the Federal Skilled Worker Program is for people coming to any part of Canada except Quebec. The province of Quebec is responsible for selecting its own skilled workers. If you plan on living in Quebec, see Quebec-selected skilled workers for more information.

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