bricklayer

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Burnaby, Canada, is seeking a skilled Bricklayer to perform tasks including preparing and laying bricks, estimating project materials, and restoring masonry structures. Applicants should have 1 to 2 years of experience and possess a Registered Apprenticeship certificate. This role is physically demanding, requiring work at heights and handling heavy loads. Benefits include health and dental plans, a pension, and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Pension plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in bricklaying or masonry work.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work at heights.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks and masonry units.
• Estimate materials and tools required for projects.
• Restore and clean existing masonry structures.

Skills

Bricklaying

Concrete work

Tool handling

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Bricklaying tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship 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.

Responsibilities 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures

Supervision

• Bricklayers

Experience and specialization Cleaning experience

• Brick and stone building exteriors

Additional information

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available