Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work Setting
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Construction
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Renovation
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Commercial
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Industrial
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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, labour, tools and equipment
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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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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
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Instruct apprentices
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Supervise other workers
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Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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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
Personal Suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Effective interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2022-08-23