Work setting

• Construction
• Repair
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Tasks

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Bricklayer Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

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
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment