bricklayer

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled masonry professionals to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and laying various masonry units, constructing decorative installations, and supervising apprentices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in masonry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. This position offers a chance to work on diverse construction projects, ensuring quality craftsmanship and safety while contributing to the development of residential and commercial structures. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about your trade, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in masonry and construction.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and other masonry units.
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required.
• Supervise and instruct apprentices.

Skills

Masonry skills

Blueprint reading

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Bricklayer Trade Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Responsibilities 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Supervise other workers

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Bricklayer Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance