Glazier Fitters

Job description

These individuals assemble, install, and repair glass products and other substitute materials on buildings. They also install metal fronts, doors, windows, and decorations. They mainly work for commercial, institutional, and residential construction companies.

Environment

  • Climatic conditions
  • Equipment, machinery, tools
  • Uncontrolled ambient temperature
  • Hazardous workplaces
  • Noise
  • Falling objects

Main tasks

  • Assemble and install aluminum anchors and doors.
  • Operate various lifting equipment.
  • Conduct inspections and work from platforms.
  • Take measurements and pass them on to the supervisor.
  • Read and interpret plans and technical drawings.
  • Coordinate the tasks of a work team, as required.

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

Secondary

DVS in installation et fabrication de produits verriers
Code : 5282

Placement rate: 83.8%

6.3% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation

Also required

  • Certificate of qualification.

Sometimes required

  • A Class 5 driver’s licence is often required.

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Reading comprehension
  • Coordination
  • Operations and control
  • Critical thought
  • Information processing

Abilities

  • Hand-arm stability
  • Near vision
  • Manual dexterity
  • Limb coordination
  • Digital dexterity
  • Core strength
  • Information organization
  • Control accuracy
  • Awareness of issues
  • Written comprehension
  • Oral comprehension
  • Static muscle power
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Inductive reasoning
  • Speech recognition

Knowledge and attributes

  • Focussed on results
  • Autonomy
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Capacity to adapt
  • Rigour
  • Sense of initiative
  • Attention to detail
  • Respect standards and regulations
  • Sense of observation
  • Knowledge of buildings and construction

Interests

  • Make, build, install
  • Work manually
  • Exercer une activité sportive ou physique
  • Work outdoors

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic
People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative
People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Conventional
People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Glaziers  (CNP 73111)

Skill type

Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

Related occupations

Last update: January 29, 2026

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