Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 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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Residential
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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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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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 radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
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Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
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Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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
Own tools/equipment
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Gloves
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
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.