mason, brick and stone

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Construction
• Historical restoration
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Supervise other workers
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Bricklayer Trade Certification
• Bricklayer Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer