bricklayer

Talantir; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care

Bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

Talantir in Burnaby, BC is hiring a bricklayer for a permanent, on-site role. You will prepare and lay bricks and blocks, estimate materials, and install veneer and prefabricated masonry units.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of masonry experience, holds a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, and is comfortable working at heights and on scaffolds. Safety boots, hard hat, and other PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate in masonry or equivalent.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of masonry experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and work at heights.
• Familiarity with safety standards and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and masonry units.
• Estimate materials, tools and equipment for projects.
• Lay bricks or stone to provide veneer facing.
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
• Work at heights on scaffolding or swing stages.

Skills

Bricklaying

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Masonry tools

Safety boots

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

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
• Cleaning experience
• Brick and stone building exteriors

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Other

Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

• On call

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available