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73100.00 – Concrete finishers

Concrete finishers smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install, maintain and restore various masonry structures such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks, roads, patios and highrise buildings. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Cement finisher apprentice
  • Cement mason
  • Concrete finisher
  • Concrete mason
  • Precast concrete finisher

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to operate and adjust concrete finishing tools and machinery, such as power trowels, screeds and mixers, ensuring precise control of speed and movements to achieve a smooth, even surface
  • Quality Control Testing to check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and to direct placement of concrete into forms and onto surfaces according to grade
  • Speed of Limb Movement to quickly and precisely move their arms and hands, enabling them to efficiently spread, level and smooth concrete before it hardens
  • Trunk Strength to maintain balance and posture while bending or crouching for extended periods and applying consistent pressure during tasks such as smoothing and leveling concrete surfaces
  • Attention to Detail to level, smooth and finish surfaces, carefully inspecting for any imperfections or inconsistencies and making meticulous adjustments to achieve a flawless, durable finish
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand basic concrete mixing, pouring and surface finishing techniques, along with standard safety practices

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
  • Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
  • Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
  • Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
  • Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
  • Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
  • Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete
  • Waterproof, damp-proof and restore concrete surfaces
  • Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Bricklayers (72320)
  • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators (94103)
  • Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (72014)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

73 – General trades

Sub-major group

731 – General construction trades

Minor group

7310 – Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers

Unit group

73100 – Concrete finishers

Occupational profile

73100.00 – Concrete finishers

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