bricklayer

BARCELOS MASONRY INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A masonry contractor in Toronto is seeking a masonry worker responsible for preparing and laying bricks and concrete blocks. The role requires physical strength, the ability to handle heavy materials, and reading blueprints. No formal education is required, but previous experience in a similar field is essential. This is a permanent position requiring 35 to 44 hours of work per week.

Benefits

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• Physically demanding position requiring handling heavy loads.
• Standing for extended periods and performing physical tasks.
• Ability to read sketches and blueprints for material calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and other masonry units.
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
• Build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations.

Skills

Accuracy

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Bricks and masonry units

Hand and power tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Tasks

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
• 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
• Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
• Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
• Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, refractory concretes, plastic refractories and other materials

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
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 44 hours per week