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    Carpet Installer Mar1 2007

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    This document summarizes the role of a carpet/flooring installer. Key details include: the job involves cutting, sawing and lifting materials to install flooring indoors; it requires transportation between work sites and offers full-time, year-round employment with overtime; wages range from $40,000-$90,000 annually. Employers include flooring companies and training involves apprenticeships or on-the-job learning. There is high growth potential for this role due to expected retirements.

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    This document summarizes the role of a carpet/flooring installer. Key details include: the job involves cutting, sawing and lifting materials to install flooring indoors; it requires transportation between work sites and offers full-time, year-round employment with overtime; wages range from $40,000-$90,000 annually. Employers include flooring companies and training involves apprenticeships or on-the-job learning. There is high growth potential for this role due to expected retirements.

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    This document summarizes the role of a carpet/flooring installer. Key details include: the job involves cutting, sawing and lifting materials to install flooring indoors; it requires transportation between work sites and offers full-time, year-round employment with overtime; wages range from $40,000-$90,000 annually. Employers include flooring companies and training involves apprenticeships or on-the-job learning. There is high growth potential for this role due to expected retirements.

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    CARPET / FLOORING

    INSTALLER
    QUICK FACTS

    A lot of cutting and sawing movement is required.

    Work is mainly indoors and is available throughout


    the southeast Alberta region.
    Transportation is required to get to and from work.
    Work is full-time and year-round.
    Regular over-time is available to meet deadlines.
    Shift-work may be required to include evening and
    weekends.
    The wage range for carpet / flooring installer in
    southeastern Alberta is $40,000 - $90,000 per
    year.
    For additional information, visit www.alis.gov.ab.ca
    (NOC#7295).

    Install, repair and replace carpet and flooring.


    Work is available in residential, commercial, and
    industrial buildings.

    Employed by flooring companies, construction


    companies, or may be self-employed.

    Apprenticeship opportunities are available.

    High growth potential due to people retiring in the


    future.

    WHAT EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR

    NATURE OF WORK

    Estimating the amount of carpet / flooring required.


    Removing existing floor coverings.

    Preparing area to receive flooring (scraping, sweeping,


    laying underlay, etc.).

    Laying out carpet or flooring to measure.


    Determining the best place for seams and joints.
    Cutting material to fit.
    Stretching, tacking or gluing carpet & flooring to the
    floor.

    Attaching carpet seams together.


    Heavy lifting is required.

    Long periods of kneeling.

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    General construction training (how to use basic


    tools).

    Good math skills.

    Ability to work well with people.


    Experience in construction is an asset.
    Hardworking and reliable.
    A good attitude towards customers.
    Ability to lift and move heavy carpet and flooring
    around.

    Ability to work on knees for long periods of time.

    Ability to work independently.

    RELATED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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    On-the-job training is provided.


    Apprenticeship opportunities are available.
    Visit the Corporate Education Network for
    additional training opportunities specifically in
    Southeast Alberta (www.cenetwork.ca).

    Southeast Alberta March 2007

    For more information about this and other employment in Southeast Alberta, please visit the Alberta Employment,
    rd
    Immigration and Industry office in Medicine Hat, in the Lower Level of the Provincial Building, #5, 346 3 Street SE (call
    403-528-5299), or the Alberta Employment, Immigration, and Industry office in Brooks, Suite 200, 600 Cassils Road E.,
    (call 403-362-1278).
    www.gov.ab.ca/hre/south

    CARPET / FLOORING INSTALLER

    OPPORTUNITIES, ADVANCEMENTS &


    TRENDS

    POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

    Alberts Floor & Carpet (2001) Ltd., Medicine Hat

    Bassano Building Centre, Bassano

    Brooks Decorating Centre, Brooks

    Cash & Carry Carpets, Medicine Hat

    Creative Curb & Concrete, Medicine Hat


    (www.creativecrete.ca)

    Creative Floor Coverings, Medicine Hat

    HOW TO APPLY

    Design Flooring Centre, Medicine Hat


    (www.designflooring.ca)

    End of the Roll, Medicine Hat (www.endoftheroll.com)

    Flooring, Brooks (www.brookscarpet.ca)

    Lutes Building Centre Ltd., Brooks

    Main Floor Carpets Ltd., Medicine Hat


    (www.mainfloorcarpets.com)

    Martins Flooring & Paint (Division of Oyens Painting &


    Decorating), Oyen

    Nu Floors, Medicine Hat (www.nufloors.ca)

    Tiles & More Ltd., Medicine Hat (www.tilesandmore.ca)

    Ultrafloors, Brooks

    Opportunities to advance to positions in sales,


    production control, foreman, or management are
    available.

    Individuals who are results oriented, with low


    customer complaints, may have opportunities to
    advance.

    There is a high growth potential in this occupation


    due to people retiring in the future.

    Hiring procedures vary depending on the employer.


    Generally, job seekers are to submit a resume or
    complete a company application form.

    Apply in person, by email, mail or by fax directly to


    the company office.

    In some cases, a company application form may be


    available on-line at the company website.

    An individual interview may follow.

    Check www.jobbank.gc.ca for current job listings in


    Southeast Alberta.

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    Southeast Alberta March 2007

    Note: The employers listed here have been compiled from regional public business directories and is not meant to be authoritative or
    all-inclusive. Employers are encouraged to contact AEII at (403)528-5299 to provide changes of information. AEII will assume
    responsibility of information maintenance as needed. However readers are encouraged to contact employers directly regarding
    current employment opportunities including other related employment details not listed in this profile. www.gov.ab.ca/hre/south

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