Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Construction
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Repair
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Renovation
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Residential
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Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
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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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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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Instruct apprentices
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Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
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Supervise other workers
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Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
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Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, refractory concretes, plastic refractories and other materials
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Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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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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Excellent oral communication
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.