- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
OutdoorsNoisyDusty
Work setting
ConstructionRepairRural areaHigh-rise building construction sitesConstruction siteUrban areaVarious locations
Tasks
Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry unitsEstimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facingConstruct and install prefabricated masonry unitsRead sketches and blueprints to calculate materials requiredWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stagesCut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power toolsLay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplacesLay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacksRestore, clean or paint existing masonry structuresErect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricadesEnsure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulationsEnsure adherence to safety regulationsMix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingHandling heavy loadsFast-paced environmentWork under pressureManual dexterityAttention to detailTight deadlines
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gearSteel-toed safety bootsHard hatGlovesSafety glasses/gogglesSafety vestUniformRain gear
Personal suitability
AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam playerFlexibilityHardworking
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
ShiftMorningDayWeekend
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care plan
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
