Flexible Covering Layers
Job description
These individuals lay glued but not nailed coverings (tiles, asphalt, cork, etc.). They also lay carpets and rugs. They mainly work on construction sites or on commercial or institutional renovation projects.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Hazardous chemical
- Odours
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Noise
Main tasks
- Prepare the floor to ensure that the installation surfaces are sufficiently smooth.
- Interpret plans and technical drawings.
- Apply the appropriate adhesive according to the surfaces to be covered.
- Replace coverings in existing buildings.
- Measure, cut, and adjust the coating.
- Repair floorboards and carpets.
- Estimate the costs of materials.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Flexible Covering Layers receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Also required
- Certificate of qualification.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Information processing
- Installation
- Repair
- Active listening
- Oral expression
Abilities
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Near vision
- Oral comprehension
- Hand-arm stability
- Digital dexterity
- Manual dexterity
- Static muscle power
- Verbal skills
- Awareness of issues
- Speech clarity
- Information organization
- Deductive reasoning
Knowledge and attributes
- Focussed on results
- Autonomy
- Sense of responsibility
- Capacity to work in a team
- Commitment
- Rigour
- Sense of initiative
- Attention to detail
- Enjoy challenges
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
Interests
- Work with numbers
- Make, build, install
- Self-employment
- Work manually
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)
Floor covering installers (CNP 73113)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
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Last update: January 29, 2026
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