Join Student Works Painting

Professional Painting Services Across Western Canada

There are two ways for students to participate in the success of Student Works.

Students can choose to paint for a summer or actually run a Student Works business that employees other students.

Each provides a different experience and perspective of the painting business. Depending upon the experience that you want and the level of commitment you have, Student Works Painting has a role for you.

At the painting level students can take on the role of painter or crew chief. This level of participation is focused on the delivery of service (painting) and customer interaction.

As a student, the work is summer based and aligns with your need to work between university or college terms.

Our Process

Mission Statement

To provide students with an excellent learning and earning experience that will benefit them through their lives at the same time as providing clients with a quality of service that is second to none in the painting industry.

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Painter

Both rookie and veteran painters are needed to be a part of our successful student painting teams. You’ll get a suntan, stay in shape and make money. Usually compensation works out to anywhere between minimum wage and $20.00 plus.

You can increase your effective wage rate through taking advantage of the SWP piece rate system. Ask your potential Owner / Operator for more details. Weather permitting, we use a 40 hour work week.

You will learn many valuable skills including:

Client relations
Time management
Problem solving skills

To apply for a painter position, please complete the online Summer Application Form.

Crew Lead

Crew Leaders provide basic leadership and are the on-the-job supervisors.

Compensation is typically better than that of a painter. Access to a vehicle and painting experience are essential. You’ll be the front line between the manager and the client.

To apply for a crew chief position, complete the online Summer Application Form.

Note to Painters and Crew Chiefs:
No experience is necessary for exterior or interior painting positions (various levels of training are involved).

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Operator

As an Owner / Operator, you will gain valuable experience on operating your own business following a tried and true method developed by Student Works Painting. You will be exposed to all aspects of running a business including; recruiting, market, selling and managing paint jobs. This level of participation requires a higher level of commitment on your part. More details on Running Your Own Business.

3 Year Guarantee

Your satisfaction with both our quality of service and our quality of work is not only important to us but is also part of our business model. Student Works Painting guarantees paint and labour on all projects for a term of three years from date of completion.

In addition to the Student Works guarantee, we use many products that carry guarantees in their own right. These material guarantees can cover you for up to 15 years. Ask your Operator for details on these products. Learn More About Our Guarantee

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testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it

Makes sure Job is Done Right

Energetic, motivated, hard working proprietor making sure the job gets done right.

Excellent prep work, necessary on our 38 year old cedar siding house. Super job! “On time, on budget”.

We appreciated knowing when the workers were going to arrive, and they were always on time. She makes sure the job is done right and carefully inspects everything during the project.

Most important for us, she wants the job done well, not quickly. Amber is easy to communicate with, and is very accessible. She backs her project–both before the job is done and especially after it is completed. She does what she says she will do. What more can you ask for?

Robert and Gail

Abbotsford

Professional Painting Team

Amber and her team were very professional. The job they did looks great, she was even helpful with some of the colour choices.

Thank you!

Tamara

Abbotsford

Communicated Very Well

It is our distinct pleasure to thank you and your team of for the excellent job that was done at our home…Your support for them as they worked was noticeable. You handled everything so professionally and we never felt our wishes fell on deaf ears. You communicated very well and we were never left to wonder about anything.

All the best to you and your team this summer and as each of you continues with your education.

You have in Josh an excellent manager! He did a wonderful job of of hiring two top-notch students who were dedicated to doing the best job possible for us. And they did. He spoke to them with respect and support. All in all, we are very pleased and would recommend them to anyone.

Lyle and Arlene

Brandon

Respectful, Professional and Efficient

We had our entire interior of our 2 story house painted by Student Works. Riley gave us an accurate appraisal and product reviews with a very reasonable cost.

Crew arrived on time and started to work immediately. They were a pleasure to have in our home and honored our space during this time of COVID – 19. They were respectful, professional and efficient and willing to go the extra mile.

Love our new home!

Mike

Calgary

Very High Quality

Fantastic job! Great team who are hard working and focused and very pleasant to be around.

Respect of personal belongings and daily cleanup was wonderful.

Quality of the job was very high. I would use student paint works again personally and for clients of my interior styling business.

Bob

Canmore