Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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Construction
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Renovation
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Commercial
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
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Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects
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Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
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Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
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Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
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Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
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Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
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Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
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Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
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Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Handling heavy loads
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.