bricklayer helper

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Perform routine maintenance work

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Jackhammers
• Drills

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Accurate
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?