Bricklayer

Job summary

Prepare and lay bricks, blocks, stone, and other masonry units for veneers, residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces, and decorative installations. Cut masonry materials to specifications, work at heights, install prefabricated units, and instruct apprentices.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Experience 5 years or more On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Construction Responsibilities 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 Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Bricklayer Trade Certification Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Fall Arrest Protection Training Course Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment Tools Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Parking available

What you’ll do

Prepare and lay bricks, blocks, stone, and other masonry units for veneers, residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces, and decorative installations. Cut masonry materials to specifications, work at heights, install prefabricated units, and instruct apprentices.

Requirements

Requires five or more years of experience and a trade certificate or equivalent experience, along with Bricklayer Trade Certification. The role also requires safety credentials including an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, WHMIS Certificate, and Fall Arrest Protection training, as well as a valid driver's licence and the ability to perform physically demanding work.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Parking

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bricklaying
• Masonry
• Brick and Concrete Block Cutting
• Veneer Installation
• Prefabricated Masonry Installation
• Patio and Garden Wall Construction
• Chimney and Fireplace Construction
• Scaffolding and Height Work
• Hand and Power Tool Use
• Apprentice Instruction
• Occupational Health and Safety
• WHMIS
• Fall Arrest Protection
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Reliability

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Security & Safety